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Silver Screen Standards: For Me and My Gal (1942)
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Jul 12, 2023
Silver Screen Standards: For Me and My Gal (1942)
Although both of them made more memorable pictures on their own, For Me and My Gal (1942) marks the film debut of Gene Kelly and his first pairing with Judy Garland, who was just breaking out of juvenile roles and into adult leading lady status af read more
Me and My Gal (1932): Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 23, 2022
Spencer Tracy falls easily into the role of an Irish cop on the beat, Danny Dolan, working in the heart of the pier on the Lower East Side. What stands out immediately is his humanity and good-natured benevolence extended to his neighbors. In a matter of minutes, he’s nabbed himself a banana, read more
For Me and My Gal (1942)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 26, 2018
Here is a good old-fashioned American musical that acts as an homage to the vaudevillian circuit that saw many performers realize their talents including many future Hollywood icons. At the core is a musical dream team in Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. Behind the camera is the much revered Busby Berk read more
The Classic Movie History Project, 2015: ‘For Me and My Gal’ as Wartime Cinema
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jun 27, 2015
Note: This post will contain some spoilers. Read with caution if you’ve never seen For Me and My Gal. Additionally, this post was written for The Classic Movie History Project blogathon. For more information on this blogathon, see the end of the post!
With World War II looming heavily over eve read more
Musical Monday: For Me and My Gal (1942)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Apr 27, 2015
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “For Me and My Gal” read more
FOR ME AND MY GAL ( 1942 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 27, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH FOR ME AND MY GAL ( 1942 ) After seeing “For Me And My Gal” on the big cinema screen yesterday, I knew I had to write about it for my next film presentation. I’ve seen an array of classic films at the theatre, but yesterday’s viewing was one of the best cinema e read more
For Me and My Gal (1942)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Sep 6, 2014
For Me and My Gal Directed by Busby Berkeley Written by Richard Sherman, Fred F. Finklehoff, and Sid Silvers; Story by Howard Emmett Rogers 1942/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer First viewing/Netflix rental I don’t know how I missed this enjoyable musical until now. The action starts in 1916. Jo Hardi read more
For Me and My Gal (1942)
The Vintage Cameo Posted by Emily on Jan 13, 2014
Judging by its lofty pedigree on paper, For Me and My Gal should really be one of cinema’s most enduring and classic musicals. Not only was it directed by Busby Berkeley and produced by Arthur Freed, but it was Judy Garland’s first “adult” role, and, furthermore, Gene Kelly&# read more
"Me and My Gal," or Law and Short Order
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 27, 2012
"Me and My Gal," released in 1932, is a little movie with a lot going on.
It's a showcase for a young Spencer Tracy, already relaxed and assured onscreen as police detective Danny Dolan. It's a showcase for an even younger Joan Bennett as his gal, a gum-chewing waitress named Helen who works at Ed' read more
"Me and My Gal," or Law and Short Order
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 27, 2012
"Me and My Gal," released in 1932, is a little movie with a lot going on.
It's a showcase for a young Spencer Tracy, already relaxed and assured onscreen as police detective Danny Dolan. It's a showcase for an even younger Joan Bennett as his gal, a gum-chewing waitress named Helen who works at Ed' read more
Me and My Gal (1932)
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Nov 3, 2012
When police officer Danny Dolan (Spencer Tracy) and his partner have to jump into the water to save a man, unfortunately they let gang leader Duke Castenega (George Walsh) get away in the process. Duke is the ex-boyfriend of Kate Riley (Marion Burns), who works at the bank in town. Kate is about read more
For Me and My Gal (Busby Berkeley, 1942)
Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Aug 7, 2012
Just editing this posting to say that the Summer Under the Stars blogathon is currently running all through August, and today (August 23) is Gene Kelly’s special day. Please visit to read lots of great postings on his films. Judy Garland and Gene Kelly starred together in three movies. The read more