Babes in Arms
“The big musical fun show!”
Synopsis
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
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Babes in Arms (1939)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-06
Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Mickey Moran
Judy Garland
Patsy Barton
Charles Winninger
Joe Moran
Guy Kibbee
Judge Black
June Preisser
Rosalie Essex
Margaret Hamilton
Martha Steele
Grace Hayes
Florrie Moran
Betty Jaynes
Molly Moran
Douglas McPhail
Don Brice
Rand Brooks
Jeff Steele
Leni Lynn
Dody Martini
Johnny Sheffield
Bobs (as John Sheffield)
Henry Hull
Madox
Barnett Parker
William
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Barton
Joseph Crehan
Mr. Essex
George McKay
Brice
Henry Roquemore
Shaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
Houston, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
October 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Busby Berkeley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack McGowan, Kay Van Riper
- Original Score
- George Bassman, George Stoll
- Original Title
- Babes in Arms
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Busby Berkeley
Jack McGowan, Kay Van Riper, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
George Bassman, George Stoll
Ray June
Frank Sullivan
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Busby Berkeley
Director
Arthur Freed
Producer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Jack McGowan
Screenplay
Kay Van Riper
Screenplay
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
George Stoll
Original Music Composer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babes in Arms
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What is Babes in Arms about?
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
Who directed Babes in Arms?
Babes in Arms was directed by Busby Berkeley.
Who stars in Babes in Arms?
The principal cast of Babes in Arms includes Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger, Guy Kibbee, June Preisser.
When was Babes in Arms released and how long is it?
Babes in Arms was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Babes in Arms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babes in Arms was composed by George Bassman, George Stoll.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babes in Arms?
Babes in Arms holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).