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Title: Classic musical from the good old days of MGM
Review: They don't make them like this anymore. Gene Kelly exudes star quality in his forst film role and Judy Garland is up to the challenge of appearing on screen with him. Nominal co-star George Murphy can't compete with the charm of these two although he is a pretty good singer in his own right. The film is set during the Great War but was made during the Second World War so there are elements of propaganda. Gene Kelly doesn't want to join the Army because he is due to get married and appear on a prestigious stage and this makes Judy Garland think he is a coward. Of course he isn't and later proves this to him. The classic songs and Busby Berkeley's direction make this a vital part of the MGM musicals story and a must have for collectors.
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