For Me and My Gal
Seen it?1942 | 104 min | Romance, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The African Queen or Lawrence of Arabia, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $802K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Busby Berkeley
- Judy GarlandJo Hayden
- George MurphyJimmy K. Metcalf
- Gene KellyHarry Palmer
- Mártha EggerthEve Minard
- Ben BlueSid Simms
- Stephen McNallyMr. Waring
- Lester DorrStage Manager (uncredited)
- Ernie AlexanderTheater Workman with Big Die (uncredited)
- Hooper AtchleyAssistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Walter BaldwinBill (uncredited)