Babes in Arms
Seen it?1939 | 93 min | Comedy, Music
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Busby Berkeley
- Mickey RooneyMickey Moran
- Judy GarlandPatsy Barton
- Charles WinningerJoe Moran
- Guy KibbeeJudge Black
- June PreisserRosalie Essex
- Margaret HamiltonMartha Steele
- Grace HayesFlorrie Moran
- Betty JaynesMolly Moran
- Douglas McPhailDon Brice
- Rand BrooksJeff Steele