Babes on Broadway (1941) : Classic Movie Hub (CMH)

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Babes on Broadway (1941)
Director(s)	Busby Berkeley
Producer(s)	Arthur Freed
Top Genres	Comedy, Musical, Romance
Top Topics	Busby Berkeley, Show Business

Featured Cast:

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Mickey Rooney
(as Tommy 'Tom' Williams)

Judy Garland
(as Penny Morris)

Fay Bainter
(as Miss 'Jonesy' Jones)

Babes on Broadway Overview:

Babes on Broadway (1941) was a Musical - Comedy Film directed by Busby Berkeley and produced by Arthur Freed.

SYNOPSIS

The team from Babes in Arms is back with the same Berkeley-fueled formula. Mickey and Judy hit the big time with their irrepressible act that includes spoofs of contemporary Hollywood stars and politicians.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1942 --- Ceremony Number 15 (source: AMPAS)

Award	Recipient	Result
Best Music - Song	Music by Burton Lane; Lyrics by Ralph Freed	Nominated

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Quotes from

Tommy 'Tom' Williams: I was a failure yesterday, now look at me today!
Penny Morris: You mean you even looked worse yesterday?

Miss 'Jonesy' Jones: Every actor in New York will love you!
Thornton Reed, Theatrical Producer: I don't want every actor in New York to love me! I want my wife to love me!

Penny Morris: I don't think I like you.
Tommy 'Tom' Williams: Thank you.
Penny Morris: Your welcome!

Facts about

One of the first Hollywood musicals to acknowledge that World War II was taking place.

Margaret O'Brien's film debut.

The role of Barbara Jo was intended for Shirley Temple but after the failure of Kathleen, MGM canceled the rest of her three-picture deal.

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Babes on Broadway (1941)