Summer Stock

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1h 48min

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

A small-town farmer, down on her luck, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her ne'er-do-well sister.

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Musical Romance

A small-town farmer, down on her luck, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her ne'er-do-well sister.A small-town farmer, down on her luck, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her ne'er-do-well sister.A small-town farmer, down on her luck, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her ne'er-do-well sister.

Director
- Charles Walters
Writers
- George Wells(screenplay)
- Sy Gomberg(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 2 nominations

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Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

Gene Kelly, Gloria DeHaven, Jean Adcock, Bette Arlen, Nita Bieber, Eddie Bracken, and Carleton Carpenter in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Gloria DeHaven, Eddie Bracken, and Marjorie Main in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland in Summer Stock (1950)

Judy Garland in Summer Stock (1950)

Director
- Charles Walters
Writers
- George Wells(screenplay)
- Sy Gomberg(screenplay) (story)
All cast & crew
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As a favor to her actress sister Abigail, New England farmer Jane Falbury allows a group of actors use her barn as a theater for their play. In return, the cast and crew have to help her with the farm chores. During rehearsals, Jane finds herself falling for the show's director, Joe Ross, who also happens to be engaged to the show's leading lady-- Abigail. —Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>

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Taglines
- Judy Garland, Gene Kelly bring on the show with Music - Dancing
Genres
- Musical
- Romance
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide

Trivia
On one particular day of filming, when it became apparent that Judy Garland was not fit to work, Gene Kelly reputedly feigned an injury of his own so that she would be able to take the day off. Kelly had remained devoted to Garland since she guided him through his paces in the making of his very first film, For Me and My Gal (1942).

Goofs
When Abigail and Orville are rushing back to the farm, the backdrop is of an open road. When Abigail shouts for Orville to look out, the camera pans out to reveal that they were driving through a town.

Quotes
Joe D. Ross: We're trying to tell a story with music, and song, and dance. Well, not just with words. For instance, if the boy tells the girl that he loves her, he just doesn't say it, he sings it.
Jane Falbury: Why doesn't he just say it?
Joe D. Ross: Why? Oh, I don't know, but it's kind of nice.

Connections
Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)

Soundtracks
All for You
(uncredited)
Written by Saul Chaplin
Performed by Gene Kelly and Judy Garland

Top review

Bright Musical

To look at "Summer Stock" you wouldn't think there were any challenges. Everyone seems to be having a happy time.

The remarkable thing is how Judy Garland's weight problems, due to over eating and drugs, were covered up. She looks fresh and bubbly, along with here co-star, Gene Kelly, who was pushing 40, and hankering to get on to more ambitious film projects.

The two are perfectly paired and, with the comedy of Phil Silvers and "other woman" of Gloria DeHaven, this musical comes off swimmingly.

I really love Judy's renditions of the joyous "Hello, Neighbor," the lovely "Friendly Star," and the show-stopping, "Get Happy." Her voice is in fine condition, and is a pleasure to hear. Kelly dances up a storm, and the entire production smiles with good cheer.

As one of Judy's songs go, "If You Feel Like Singing . . . Sing!" She does, and we are the lucky recipients.

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Release date
- January 5, 1951 (Australia)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Valle alegre
Filming locations
- Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Runtime
- 1h 48min
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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