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| View Larger Image | Summer Stock
by Dave O'Brien, Edgar Allan Poe, George Wells, Joe Ansen, Rich Hogan
Directed by Charles Walters, Dave O'Brien, Tex Avery
Starring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Eddie Bracken, Gloria DeHaven, Marjorie Main
Warner Home Video
| | List Price: | $19.98 | | Price: | $17.99 | | You Save: | $1.99 (10%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 13416 | | Release Date: | April 25, 2006 | | Rated: |  | | Running Time: | 109 minutes | | Theatrical Release: | December 31, 1969 | | Studio: | Warner Home Video |
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An entrepreneur tries to turn a New England farm into a theatre. |
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Judy Garland managed to subdue her ongoing medical problems long enough to make Summer Stock in 1950, her last film with MGM and longtime collaborator Gene Kelly. In a throwback to Garland's "let's put on a show" films with Mickey Rooney, Kelly plays a theater director who sets up in Garland's barn to prepare his musical, but Garland has other ideas. Romantic entanglements ensue, of course, and Eddie Bracken, Phil Silvers, and Marjorie Main are on hand to lend comedic support. Following his mostly forgettable score in 1949's The Barkleys of Broadway, Harry Warren contributes another mostly forgettable score, though it's complemented with a few ringers from other songwriters. There are many enjoyable moments, however, including a lot of tap from Kelly. He and Garland share a tap duel at a square dance turned lindy hop, and Garland performs her classic "Get Happy" routine in a black jacket and fedora. Kelly also performs a solo number to "You Wonderful You" with no gimmicks--just a darkened stage, a squeaky floorboard, and a sheet of newspaper. --David Horiuchi |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 66 reviews)
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One of the BEST musicals - Don't miss it! 
This is a great story with some of the best dancers, singers and actors of that generation. You will love it!
December 28, 2008 | |
it's all so peaceful on the other side
"Summer Stock" has always been one of my favorite movies. Because it's the type of old movie that everyone can enjoy. There's singing and dancing and lots of laughs and drama and theatrics. In this picture Miss Judy Garland (may she rest in peace) stars as Jane Falbury, a farmer who reluctantly allows a theater company to stay on at her farm to rehearse for their big performance. I know the story is a little hockey, but does that matter, really?
This is the very first time I ever saw a picture with Mr. Gene Kelly (playing the male lead, Joe Ross) and he was absolutely perfect. Anyone could tell that there was a lot of magic and chemistry between him and Miss Garland because when they were on the screen together it was always amazing to watch.
My favorite part in the movie is at the end when Jane does her big "Get Happy" number. I couldn't believe how different Miss Garland appeared because it wasn't just different makeup and lightening, she managed to change her entire appearance and she looked beautiful (as, always).
To me, this movie has always been a reminder to be kind and compassionate to others. To love my fellow (wo)man and not to judge others in haste. To remember that we're all entitled to the same dignity and respect. And perhaps most important "Summer Stock" taught me that sometimes in life things don't always turn out the way we envisioned and you know what, that's OK, too.
Like the star Miss Garland herself, absolutely everyone will fall in love with this film. If you haven't seen "Summer Stock" what are you waiting for? Go out and get the DVD, or if your pinching a few pennies these days (and who isn't?) just wait for it to come on TCM (it usually comes on at least once every other month).
There has never been another entertainer, performer, singer, dancer, actress, comedienne and shero than the one and only Miss Judy Garland. This is her movie.
October 02, 2008 | |
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I am a HUGE FAN of Judy Garland.Summer stock is such a great movie, you can say no to THIS ONE THIS IS A MUST SEE MOVE.I love all her movies.
September 27, 2008 | |
We Love Judy! And after this we Love Gene, too!
My 4 yr old son is in love with Judy Garland. She is immortal & ageless in films. He also Loves Elvis. We rented this film from our library soo many times that I decided it was time to purchase it! I love encouraging my children to see old films like this one. They don't make movie stars like they used to!
April 07, 2008 | |
"Forget your troubles come on, GET HAPPY!"
In her last musical for MGM and her final film with Gene Kelly, Judy Garland plays Jane Falbury, a struggling farmer. Originally intended as a vehicle to re-team Judy Garland with Mickey Rooney, the studio decided, instead, to use Gene Kelly in the role of Joe Ross, as Mickey Rooney was no longer the box-office draw he had been. Of course, Gene was the perfect choice to replace Mickey Rooney, as he and Judy had been good friends since their first movie together in 1942's "For Me and My Gal."
When Jane Falbury's (Judy Garland) younger sister Abigail (Gloria DeHaven) invites her boyfriend Joe Ross (Gene Kelly) to rehearse the Broadway show he is producing in their barn, Jane isn't thrilled! Especially after one of the cast members crashes her brand new tractor (oops)! However, she soon changes her mind and lets them use the barn if they help out with the farm chores. Well, Abigail ends up running away with an actor, Jane and Joe end up falling in love and she takes Abigail's place as the show's lead and turns it into a smash!
So watch "Summer Stock," listen to some "Heavenly Music" and "Get Happy"!
February 26, 2008 | |
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