Review of Summer Stock (1950) by Keith C — 18 Aug 2008
This was Gene and Judy's last film together as well as Judy's last for MGM. No question that this movie is just pure "fun". It doesn't pretend to be anything else. The dance scene in the barn shows how incredibly talented these two entertainers work together.
I could watch that scene over and over again. One full star here for "Get Happy" which is a Garland masterpiece. Filmed weeks after production was over, Judy looks well rested and just glows.
The outfit was originally in Easter Parade (another Garland/Kelly film that would have been great. Kelly hurt is foot and was replaced by Fred Astaire) in the Mr. Monotony number. She looked REAL thin in that scene.
Summer Stock is great, predictable and just plain fun.
This review of Summer Stock (1950) was written by Keith C on 18 Aug 2008.
Summer Stock has generally received positive reviews.
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