Babes in Arms (1939)

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This fun-filled spin-off of the Rodgers & Hart Broadway musical by the same name, features Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney as two young children of vaudevillian parents who aren't included in their parents travels, so they set out to produce a show of their own. Rooney's the driver here and he's up… More This fun-filled spin-off of the Rodgers & Hart Broadway musical by the same name, features Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney as two young children of vaudevillian parents who aren't included in their parents travels, so they set out to produce a show of their own. Rooney's the driver here and he's up against the administrators of a fogy state-run trade school, who think the whole show idea is nonsense. A listening judge gives them 30 days to put on the show and prove they don't belong in the jail-like school. The rest of the action involves the highly talented kids successful efforts to not only stage the show, but to bring the whole troupe to Broadway. ~ Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Busby Berkeley
Written By: Jack McGowan, Kay Van Riper
Genres: Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 31, 1939 Wide
On DVD: Sep 25, 2007
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
One of the most popular musical movies of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland as youngsters.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Strictly for the fans of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, and those with a soft spot for vaudeville.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Full of vim and vigor -- maybe a little too much for some viewers