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Babes on Broadway (1941)

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Advertised as a sort of sequel to MGM's Babes in Arms (1939), Babes on Broadway reunites the two stars of the earlier film: Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Rooney is the guiding force of a group of young showbiz hopefuls who are trying to make it on Broadway. When things look darkest, he goes into his "Say, kids!" routine, rousing his companions to put on their own show. Highlights include a sequence in which Rooney and Garland go through a series of imitations of past theatrical greats. As cute

Unrated, 1 hr. 58 min.

Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics

Directed By: Busby Berkeley

Written By: Fred F. Finklehoffe

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1941 Wide

On DVD: Sep 25, 2007

Cast

Mickey Rooney
Tommy Williams
Judy Garland
Penny Morris
Richard Quine
Morion "Hammy" Hammond
Virginia Weidler
Barbara Jo Conway
Fay Bainter
Miss Jones
Ray McDonald
Ray Lambert
Donald Meek
Mr. Stone
Alexander Woollcott
Himself
Luis Alberni
Nicky
James Gleason
Thornton Reed
Dick Baron
Butch
Frederick Burton
Prof. Morris
Cliff Clark
Inspector Moriarty
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Williams
Will Lee
Waiter
Dorothy Morris
Pit Astor Girl
Margaret O'Brien
Bit Part
William Post Jr.
Announcer
Donna Reed
Secretary
Anne Rooney
Pit Astor Girl
Carl Stockdale
Man
Charles Wagenheim
Composer
Joe Yule
Mason Aide to Reed
Busby Berkeley

Critic Reviews for Babes on Broadway

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there are a lot of now-mysterious impressions of famous Broadway stars of the period, but otherwise the show is pretty darn good.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

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Rousing but corny musical.

May 8, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

A superb sequel to Babes in Arms, also directed by Berkeley, this musical sees Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney impersonate Carmen Miranda, George Cohan; the couple's appearance in black face was not controversial at the time.

July 14, 2009 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Great fun, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland are so much fun to watch. The highlight is Mickey Rooney imitating Carmen Miranda! It is hysterically funny and a must see. Great musical numbers and of course Judy Garland's magnificent voice would enhance any film. Great score, well written. It's a little overlong but I was never bored.

April 14, 2010