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For Me and My Gal (1942) | Criteria

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For Me and My Gal

English • 1942 • 1h 44m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Romance War Music

Synopsis

Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.

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December 2023
Position 30
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MGM Musicals
Position 2
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June 2022
Position 25
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100 Years of Judy Garland
Position 3
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Starring Judy Garland
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorBusby Berkeley

WriterRichard Sherman, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Sid Silvers

CinematographerWilliam H. Daniels

ComposerRoger Edens

EditorBen Lewis

ProducerArthur Freed

Cast

Judy Garlandas Jo Hayden

Gene Kellyas Harry Palmer

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MGM Musicals from the Golden Age

Position 2

as Jimmy K. Metcalf

Mártha Eggerthas Eve Minard

Ben Blueas Sid Simms

Stephen McNallyas Mr. Waring

Lester Dorras Stage Manager (uncredited)

Ernie Alexanderas Theater Workman with Big Die (uncredited)

Hooper Atchleyas Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)

Walter Baldwinas Bill (uncredited)

Gurney Bellas Member - Sportsmen Quartet (uncredited)

John Breenas Soldier (uncredited)

Ken Darbyas Member - The King's Men (uncredited)

George Davisas France Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Bill Daysas Member - Sportsmen Quartet (uncredited)

John Dilsonas Lou (uncredited)

Jon Dodsonas Member - The King's Men (uncredited)

Ruth Dwyeras Nurse (uncredited)

Mickey Goldenas Soldier (uncredited)

Al Hillas Newark Palace Stagehand (uncredited)