The film is about Mickey Moran, a talented singer and musician, son of a veteran from the show business. Mickey has a partner, Patsi Barton, a pretty girl and also a very talented singer. One day, a big opportunity arrives for Mickey, a big contract to set up his own show. However, things don't go well, and in order to avoid being sent to a work farm, he'll improvise a show in the country, despite the awful weather conditions. Patsi's in love with Mickey, he loves her too, but for him the show must go on, and his big dream maybe will come true: formally stage his play in a big scenario, with a huge production.
Babes in Arms also includes appearances from character actors, Guy Kibbee and Margaret Hamilton. Before seeing this, I was never a fan of Mickey Rooney. It's not that I didn't think he was a bad actor, but I just never warmed up to him. I've always been a Cary Grant/William Holden kind of girl. Throughout the film, Rooney was a ball of energy from start to finish. He was also like a young Cagney with a dose of street smarts. Judy Garland's performance was also delightful. She filmed Oz at the same time she did Babes in Arms. Even though early in her career, you can already tell that the makings of a superstar are visible. In most of the film, her performances are very song and dance, but towards the end, she sings to a picture of Mickey Rooney and it's kind of a sweet torch song. Babes in Arms is a delightful family fun and a musical for anyone. It's very light-hearted story that I'd recommend and it will make you wanna stand up and cheer.
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--Screen Siren 23
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