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5.0 out of 5 stars
lighten up people, April 9, 2003
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This review is from: Babes on Broadway [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I loved this movie it's a classic. But there is a scene in the end where the charicters come out in black face. Some people say that seeing that ruined the movie, and made them uncomfortable. But i say it just shows how innocent the time was. No one was worried about being politically correct in fact the notion didn't even exsist. This movie, like many other musicals of it's time, is not trying to make a statement, it's a celebration of all the things that make life worth living. So just sit back and relax and enjoy this movie for what it truely is. In this time in our life we could use somthing so innocent that's just pure fun and games. I loved it and I can't wait till my son is old enough(he's seven months old now)so i can show it to him.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Song and Dance Fare -- Plus Richard Quine, April 13, 2004
This review is from: Babes on Broadway [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This film featured some very clever song/dance routines by Mickey and Judy -- and if you watch carefully, you will conclude that he was a better dancer than she (though Judy won hands down in the song department). This was one of the few movies starring Richard Quine (in a supporting role) before he reached his acting zenith (Brad Craig in 1943's "We've Never Been Licked"), and in was good to see this outstanding future director in FRONT of the camera.
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Judy and Mickey Directed by Busby Berkeley, April 10, 2004
This review is from: Babes on Broadway [VHS] (VHS Tape)
BABES ON BROADWAY is a lively musical featuring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland singing and dancing up a storm. Busby Berkeley directing these two in their prime is bound to produce an entertaining movie even if the plot is just a trite story about two young people trying to make it big in New York. The supporting cast includes Richard Quine, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler, Ray McDonald, Donald Meek and Alexander Woollcott. Mickey does several impersonations such as one of the equally energetic Carmen Miranda. This film definitely deserves a better reputation and a release as a DVD except maybe for one infamous and politically incorrect scene. BABES ON BROADWAY was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for Best Song ("How About You"). The winner in that category was "White Christmas" from HOLIDAY INN. Busby Berkeley had a hand in creating several other great musicals including 42ND STREET.
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