December 31, 1942 - Babes on Broadway released by MGM (New York City Premier).
Babes on Broadway (1941) is an American musical film featuring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, directed by Busby Berkeley, with Vincente Minnelli handling Garland's major solo performances. This movie is the third installment in the "Backyard Musical" series about children staging their own shows, following Babes in Arms (1939) and Strike Up the Band (1940).
Critics highlighted Mickey Rooney's performance as the film's standout feature. Variety noted the intricate production numbers as one of the film's strengths.
This marks Donna Reed's third film. She plays a small role as a secretary and is not credited.
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