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For Me and My Gal

  • 19421942
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 44m
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Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and George Murphy in For Me and My Gal (1942)
Theatrical Trailer from MGM
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MusicalRomanceWar
Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.
IMDb RATING
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3.7K
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    • Busby Berkeley
  • Writers
    • Howard Emmett Rogers(story)
    • Richard Sherman(screenplay)
    • Fred F. Finklehoffe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Judy Garland
    • George Murphy
    • Gene Kelly
    • Busby Berkeley
  • Writers
    • Howard Emmett Rogers(story)
    • Richard Sherman(screenplay)
    • Fred F. Finklehoffe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Judy Garland
    • George Murphy
    • Gene Kelly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 54User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

    Videos1

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    Photos19

    Judy Garland, Gene Kelly Film Set For Me and My Gal (1942) 0034746 MGM
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    Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and George Murphy in For Me and My Gal (1942)
    Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in For Me and My Gal (1942)
    Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in For Me and My Gal (1942)
    Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in For Me and My Gal (1942)
    For Me and My Gal (1942)
    Judy Garland and George Murphy in For Me and My Gal (1942)
    For Me and My Gal (1942)
    Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in For Me and My Gal (1942)
    Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in For Me and My Gal (1942)
    Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in For Me and My Gal (1942)

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    Judy Garland
    Judy Garland
    • Jo Hayden
    George Murphy
    George Murphy
    • Jimmy K. Metcalf
    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • Harry Palmer
    Mártha Eggerth
    Mártha Eggerth
    • Eve Minard
    • (as Marta Eggerth)
    Ben Blue
    Ben Blue
    • Sid Simms
    Stephen McNally
    Stephen McNally
    • Mr. Waring
    • (as Horace McNally)
    Ernie Alexander
    • Theater Workman with Big Die
    • (uncredited)
    Hooper Atchley
    Hooper Atchley
    • Assistant Stage Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Baldwin
    Walter Baldwin
    • Bill
    • (uncredited)
    Gurney Bell
    • Member - Sportsmen Quartet
    • (uncredited)
    John Breen
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Ken Darby
    Ken Darby
    • Member - The King's Men
    • (uncredited)
    George Davis
    George Davis
    • France Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Days
    • Member - Sportsmen Quartet
    • (uncredited)
    John Dilson
    John Dilson
    • Lou
    • (uncredited)
    Jon Dodson
    • Member - The King's Men
    • (uncredited)
    Lester Dorr
    Lester Dorr
    • Stage Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Dwyer
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
      • Busby Berkeley
    • Writers
      • Howard Emmett Rogers(story)
      • Richard Sherman(screenplay)
      • Fred F. Finklehoffe(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gene Kelly's film debut. It is known that Judy Garland got him the job after seeing him in the Broadway musical "Pal Joey".
    • Goofs
      Jo's YWCA uniform (like much of her clothing in the latter half of the film) is characteristic of World War II, when the film was released, and not World War I, in which it is set. Her uniform's shoulders are too broad and the skirt too short, and she is wearing sheer stockings and pumps instead of opaque stockings and high boots or oxfords.
    • Quotes

      Harry Palmer: Why didn't you tell me I was in love with you?

    • Crazy credits
      A picture of an infantry soldier in New York harbor and the text "America needs your money. Buy war bonds and stamps at this theatre."
    • Alternate versions
      There is a 1993 colorized version of the film that aired on TNT
    • Connections
      Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      For Me and My Gal
      (1917) (uncredited)

      Music by George W. Meyer

      Lyrics by Edgar Leslie and E. Ray Goetz

      Played during the opening credits and often as background music

      Played on piano (with background orchestra) by Judy Garland (uncredited) and sung and danced by her and Gene Kelly (uncredited)in a coffee shop

      Reprised by Judy Garland (uncredited), Gene Kelly (uncredited) and chorus at the end

    User reviews54

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    Kelly and Garland in a Fun but serious Film!
    Gene Kelly makes his film debut opposite Judy Garland in this film about vaudeville acts trying to make it big and falling in love too. They start off as partners in a vaudeville act but of course, they fall in love. The story takes place on the verge of American involvement in World War I. Judy's Jo Hayden is an aspiring singer who helps her kid brother study at medical school. When the war breaks out in Europe, he enlists. Just as things were getting good with a marriage and performing at the infamous Palace Theatre in New York City, bad news occurs which separates these two star-crossed lovers. World War I becomes a top priority as does cheering the spirits of the men who go off to battle. The songs and dance numbers are what makes the film. The story is weak but Garland and Kelly's acting talents bring it alive to the audience. The dance and singing sequences are worth watching for any Judy Garland fan. Supporting cast is first rate.
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    • Jul 21, 2011

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1943 (Argentina)
      • United States
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 44 minutes
      • Black and White

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