Babes on Broadway
“The Show That's Out Of This World”
Synopsis
Penny Morris and Tommy Williams are both starstruck young teens but nobody seems to give them any chance to perform. Instead, they decide to put up their own show to collect money for a summer camp for the kids.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-02
Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Tommy Williams
Judy Garland
Penny Morris
Fay Bainter
Miss Jones
Virginia Weidler
Jo Conway
Ray McDonald
Ray Lambert
Richard Quine
Morton Hammond
Donald Meek
Mr. Stone
Alexander Woollcott
Alexander Woollcott
Luis Alberni
Nick
James Gleason
Thornton Reed
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Williams
Frederick Burton
Mr. Morris
Cliff Clark
Inspector Moriarity
William Post Jr.
Announcer
William Ripley Dorr
Church Choir (uncredited)
Will Lee
Shorty, Drugstore Waiter / Cook (uncredited)
Sidney Miller
Tony (uncredited)
Margaret O'Brien
Maxine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Busby Berkeley
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine Ryan, Fred F. Finklehoffe
- Original Title
- Babes on Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Busby Berkeley
Elaine Ryan, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Ralph Freed, E.Y. Harburg
Lester White
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Lester White
Director of Photography
Arthur Freed
Producer
Busby Berkeley
Director
Elaine Ryan
Screenplay
Fred F. Finklehoffe
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babes on Broadway
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What is Babes on Broadway about?
Penny Morris and Tommy Williams are both starstruck young teens but nobody seems to give them any chance to perform. Instead, they decide to put up their own show to collect money for a summer camp for the kids.
Who directed Babes on Broadway?
Babes on Broadway was directed by Busby Berkeley.
Who stars in Babes on Broadway?
The principal cast of Babes on Broadway includes Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler, Ray McDonald.
When was Babes on Broadway released and how long is it?
Babes on Broadway was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.