Babes in Arms

Babes in Arms

1939 · 93 min · EN · NR · 6.4 (46 votes)
Dir. Busby Berkeley · Starring Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger, Guy Kibbee, June Preisser, Margaret Hamilton · Music George Bassman

“The big musical fun show!”

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Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.

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A bright, bubbly musical that feels like a warm hug from a bygone era. It's pure, unadulterated joy, filled with song, dance, and the infectious optimism of young performers chasing their dreams.

effervescentoptimisticcharminglightheartedwhimsicalsteadyclassic Hollywood musicalvaudevillescrewball comedyshow businessromanceambitionfriendship
show businessvaudeville
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