Review of Summer Stock (1950) by Melanie T — 21 Jun 2007

Great dance numbers! an unusual role for Kellly but its fun to see him like this.

This review of Summer Stock (1950) was written by Melanie T on 21 Jun 2007.

Summer Stock has generally received positive reviews.

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By Blake P (935) on 04 Jul 2011

Absolutely fantastic. I love this movie so much, and it instantly just became one of my new favorite movies!!!! B+…

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By David S (4,459) on 02 Jul 2010

By-the-numbers, but oh, what numbers! It would make a great double-bill with WAITING FOR GUFFMAN…

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By Elizabeth G (180) on 26 Apr 2008

I could watch Gene Kelly dance any time...and that was the best part of this cheezy movie…

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By Maria G (157) on 03 Sep 2008

Gene Kelly was dreamy in this one. He dances with a newpaper here. Can you tell I am a fan? Sigh…

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has a certain looseness compared to other MGM musicals…

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By Phil P (431) on 30 Jun 2014

Caught this on TCM. Hadn't seen it in decades. So, so good. It's up there with the best of the MGM musicals in my book…

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To look at Summer Stock you wouldn't think there were any challenges. Everyone seems to be having a happy time…

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By Travis J (151) on 09 Jun 2008

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