Review of For Me and My Gal (1942) by Sergio D — 21 Feb 2008

I believe this was Gene Kelly's first movie, and it was an impressive debut. I would definitely buy a war bond in the lobby after watching this movie.

This review of For Me and My Gal (1942) was written by Sergio D on 21 Feb 2008.

For Me and My Gal has generally received positive reviews.

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I love Judy Garland and Gene Kelly! I love both their musicals! They do amazing in the movie and it's not very predictable as you would think…

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By Shannon N (130) on 15 Apr 2008

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By Jess L (793) on 04 May 2009

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Busby Berkeley's enjoyable musical marks the feature screen debut of Gene Kelly, who enjoys great rapport with Judy Garland…

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By Keith C (780) on 16 Aug 2008

Why didn't you tell me I was in love with you?! I love this movie. i'm glad everything FINALLY works out in the end. :)…

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By John E (845) on 01 Dec 2008

I would have enjoyed this a lot more if the plot was fleshed out and cogent…

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By Dan O (462) on 04 Aug 2008

This is a lovely sweet picture about wartime America during the first World War (ironic as it was produced during the second)…

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By Celeste (5) on 08 Aug 2008

I love this movie love every minute of it…

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