For Me and My Gal (Snap Case)
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Actor: Ben Blue, Gene Kelly, George Murphy, Judy Garland, Mártha EggerthBrand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 104 minutes
Published: 2004-04-01
DVD Release Date: 2004-04-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Home Video
Movie Reviews of For Me and My Gal (Snap Case)
Movie Review: The Bells are Ringing
Summary: 5 Stars
When For Me and My Gal was made, Judy was a major star and Gene Kelly was a relative unknown. At the end of the film, they were the perfect duo.
The film takes place during the vaudeville era. Kelly is Harry Palmer, a vaudeville headliner (on the b circuit). He is waiting for his big break and the Palace Theatre in NYC. Judy is Jo Hayden part of a girl chorus supporting Jimmy Metcalfe (George Murphy). They also are looking for a break into the big time.
Harry sees the potential in Jo and entices her to join him in a duo with a number he bought, "For Me and My Gal". They quickly become a hot act on the vaudeville circuit. The only thing that could stop them in America's entrance into the Great War (WWI).
Harry gets the booking he has been waiting for all his life, he and Jo have been booked at the Palace Theatre, NYC. But when he gets back to his dressing room, he receives his draft notice. He knows his duty but it's his big opportunity. Harry injures his hand so he cannot be drafted. Jo immediately realizes what Harry did and ends the partnership, both professional and personal. To make things worse, he then finds out that the injury is not temporary but permanent.
When the Army classifies him 4-F, he joins the YMCA to entertain the troops. Harry entertains the troops. When he goes to a field hospital, he finds out that it is now behind enemy lines and a convoy of ambulances is about to be caught by the Germans. He jumps into his truck and almost gets to them but there is a nest German snipers between him and the ambulances. He valiantly kills them and saves the convoy.
Jo has become a sweetheart of the soldiers she entertained during the war. She is starring in a coming home show for the soldiers at the Palace Theatre. Of course Jimmy and Harry are in attendance. She sees Harry and runs to him. They end singing the title song.
For Me and My Gal is the only original song. The remaining songs are from the period (WW I).
When Judy was a child, she made seven films with Mickey Rooney. But once she grew up into adult roles, she needed a love interest and she found it in Gene Kelly. They made three great films together. You could see their chemistry from their first scene together in this film. Additionally, physically, they are a perfect fit.
DVD EXTRAS:
Commentary by John Fricke
MGM Short - Fiesta de Santa Barbara - a 18 minute quasi documentary that MGM has put a number of stars (Warner Baxter, Gary Cooper, Gilbert Roland, Robert Taylor and Harpo Marx) and new talent (Cecilia Parker, Ida Lupino, and The Gumm Sisters, now Garland Sisters sing La Cucaracha). Featured performers are Andy Devine and Buster Keaton. This is a prime example of a MGM promotional short. Judy is only in it for about 2 minutes.
MGM Short - Everybody Sing - This was Judy's first starring short subject (10 minutes). She costars with Deanna Durbin. Deanna's grandfather has a Sunday concert. Since no one is attending, the city is canceling them. Judy and Deanna convince the city to give it one more try. Despite all their work, no one shows up. So the girls take things into their own hands and perform. Everyone in the park is drawn to the concert. Therefore, the contract is renewed. This was a test for both girls, Judy immediately went into features.
Audio Vault - Three Cheers for the Yanks - Deleted song performed by Judy with stills.
Audio Vault - For Me and My Gal - Deleted original ending performed by Judy and Gene with stills. The stills do not really show the plotline and therefore, we cannot judge why it was changed.
Audio Vault - Lady Ester Screen Guild Theater Radio Show - 3/23/43 radio broadcast of the movie with Judy, Gene and Dick Powell. Often, as a means of publicity, abridged radio versions of major films would be performed.
Audio Vault - Leo is on the Air - Radio promo - Judy introduces Gene to the public and sing For Me and My Gal. Another radio promotion with the abridged story.
This is a great film with great extras
Summary of For Me and My Gal (Snap Case)
Set during ww i palmer and hayden team up as vaudeville artists. Harry palmer deliberately injures his hand to avoid being drafted to the army. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 03/15/2005 Starring: Judy Garland George Murphy Run time: 105 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Busby BerkeleySimilar DVD Movies
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