Gene's first movie. Judy at her fresh-faced best. Great acting by Judy, Gene, and George Murphy. George is the "nice guy", who reunites his love with the reformed jerk that she loves.
A lovely song and dance duet by these two fabulous artistes. Judy never looked lovelier and Gene never sang more sweetly. Such a privilege to share this clip accompanied by the long-lasting favourite 'The bells are ringing for me and my gal' composed by George W. Meyer, Edgar Leslie and E. Ray Goetz.
Gene and Judy, two of best musical actors. The other fantastic dancer from this musical is George Murphy. I love their dance. Thanks for Your great clips (HD!!)
That is so true, Annamaria. It is good to see these two performing together. I think Judy keeps up with Gene very well and, of course, they have a lovely old song to sing and dance to. Always nice to get your comments.
Please… don‘t bring back the times (early 1940s… not so good) but bring back these kind of movies and these kind of wonderful, great actors/singers/dancers!!! 🎭🎭🎭 Thank you for the marvelous post! 🙏🍀
'For Me and My Gal' was released in 1942, not 1944 (the year of "Cover Girl'). It was Gene's first movie after his Broadway hit in 'Pal Joey', and his tendency to overplay the grinning good guy is encouraged by his part as a Joey-like heel. He came across to preview audiences as dislikable- they thought Judy should have wound up with George Murphy- so extra scenes were shot showing Kelly becoming a war hero. It was a forewarning of Kelly's curious penchant for unsympathetic roles, as if testing the audience's ability to warm to him in the last reel. He could be selfish, domineering and self-destructively competitive. Throughout his time in movies, before and behind the camera, the mean streak would come out. These traits help account for the sudden and sharp fall in his appeal c. 1957, and why, sadly, some in the business watched it with equanimity.
People want to remember the good old days, but every decade has its ugliness. 1944 was a horrible year as it marked another year in a world war, but at least we fought them to win back then, as opposed to now when they're seen as cash cows and milked as long as the can, regardless of casualties.
Wonderful!! Thank you for making my morning.
Gene's first movie. Judy at her fresh-faced best. Great acting by Judy, Gene, and George Murphy. George is the "nice guy", who reunites his love with the reformed jerk that she loves.
A lovely song and dance duet by these two fabulous artistes. Judy never looked lovelier and Gene never sang more sweetly. Such a privilege to share this clip accompanied by the long-lasting favourite 'The bells are ringing for me and my gal' composed by George W. Meyer, Edgar Leslie and E. Ray Goetz.
It's a classic. They worked well together
Gene and Judy, two of best musical actors. The other fantastic dancer from this musical is George Murphy. I love their dance. Thanks for Your great clips (HD!!)
That is so true, Annamaria. It is good to see these two performing together. I think Judy keeps up with Gene very well and, of course, they have a lovely old song to sing and dance to. Always nice to get your comments.
Please… don‘t bring back the times (early 1940s… not so good) but bring back these kind of movies and these kind of wonderful, great actors/singers/dancers!!! 🎭🎭🎭
Thank you for the marvelous post! 🙏🍀
'For Me and My Gal' was released in 1942, not 1944 (the year of "Cover Girl'). It was Gene's first movie after his Broadway hit in 'Pal Joey', and his tendency to overplay the grinning good guy is encouraged by his part as a Joey-like heel. He came across to preview audiences as dislikable- they thought Judy should have wound up with George Murphy- so extra scenes were shot showing Kelly becoming a war hero.
It was a forewarning of Kelly's curious penchant for unsympathetic roles, as if testing the audience's ability to warm to him in the last reel. He could be selfish, domineering and self-destructively competitive. Throughout his time in movies, before and behind the camera, the mean streak would come out. These traits help account for the sudden and sharp fall in his appeal c. 1957, and why, sadly, some in the business watched it with equanimity.
People want to remember the good old days, but every decade has its ugliness. 1944 was a horrible year as it marked another year in a world war, but at least we fought them to win back then, as opposed to now when they're seen as cash cows and milked as long as the can, regardless of casualties.