Babes in Arms(1939)
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Babes in Arms 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.
Babes in Arms (1939) is a comedy and music film directed by Busby Berkeley, released on October 10, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger and Guy Kibbee. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Busby Berkeley
- Writers:
- Jack McGowan, Kay Van Riper, Lorenz Hart
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Composer:
- George Bassman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Babes in Arms (1939) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Babes in Arms before you stream it.
Babes in Arms Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Mickey Moran
Judy Garland
as Patsy Barton
Charles Winninger
as Joe Moran
Guy Kibbee
as Judge Black
June Preisser
as Rosalie Essex
Margaret Hamilton
as Martha Steele
Grace Hayes
as Florrie Moran
Betty Jaynes
as Molly Moran
Douglas McPhail
as Don Brice
Rand Brooks
as Jeff Steele
Leni Lynn
as Dody Martini
Johnny Sheffield
as Bobs (as John Sheffield)
Key crew
Directed by Busby Berkeley, written by Jack McGowan, Kay Van Riper and Lorenz Hart, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Babes in Arms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 46 ratings.
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Babes in Arms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Babes in Arms online?
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Babes in Arms (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Babes in Arms?
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The main cast of Babes in Arms (1939) includes Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger, Guy Kibbee and June Preisser. The film was directed by Busby Berkeley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Babes in Arms released?
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Babes in Arms was released on October 10, 1939 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Babes in Arms worth watching?
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Babes in Arms (1939) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Babes in Arms?
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Yes. The official Babes in Arms trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.