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.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Mártha Eggerth
- Eve Minard
- (as Marta Eggerth)
Stephen McNally
- Mr. Waring
- (as Horace McNally)
Ernie Alexander
- Theater Workman with Big Die
- (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
- Assistant Stage Manager
- (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
- Bill
- (uncredited)
Gurney Bell
- Member - Sportsmen Quartet
- (uncredited)
John Breen
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Ken Darby
- Member - The King's Men
- (uncredited)
George Davis
- France Taxi Driver
- (uncredited)
Bill Days
- Member - Sportsmen Quartet
- (uncredited)
John Dilson
- Lou
- (uncredited)
Jon Dodson
- Member - The King's Men
- (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
- Stage Manager
- (uncredited)
Ruth Dwyer
- Nurse
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGene Kelly's film debut. It is known that Judy Garland got him the job after seeing him in the Broadway musical "Pal Joey". Kelly made films in a variety of genres over the next few years but became best known for his energetic dancing style in MGM hits such as Anchors Aweigh (1945), On the Town (1949), and An American in Paris (1951). Kelly, who was a choreographer and director as well as a dancer and singer, received a special Academy Award in 1951 in recognition of his outstanding achievement as an actor, dancer, singer and director. He also received a Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute in 1985. The song "For Me and My Gal" became one of Kelly's signature songs.
- GoofsAt the start, the year "1916" is shown on the screen. Later in the film, there is a newspaper headline that the liner Lusitania had been sunk. The timing is off because the ship was sunk in May of 1915.
- Quotes
Harry Palmer: Why didn't you tell me I was in love with you?
- Crazy creditsA 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 versionsThere is a 1993 colorized version of the film that aired on TNT
- ConnectionsEdited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
- SoundtracksFor 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
Featured review
Though a thinly veiled piece of propaganda for WWII sentiment, it did the trick. I couldn't believe I cried not once but three times at this Kelly/Garland musical. An amusement park of a flick. With rollercoaster rides of joy, mood swings of sadness and insecurities, all rolled into a sappy feel good post-depression fluff. Who needs hormones when you can watch this. Great star vehicle for Kelly,it catapulted him into the rarified air of those who have talent, good looks, and that certain "something". Though at times he seems a bit in awe of his surroundings, it comes off as cockiness and works. Garland's sense of innocent security grounded this film and proved she was already in the stratosphere. The supporting cast held up their ends admirably. Enough to make this film enjoyable even in these jaded times.
- sweetty0924
- Jan 3, 2002
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- Budget
- $802,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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