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Gene Kelly (1912–1996) was an American dancer, actor, singer, director, producer and choreographer whose work in motion pictures spans from 1942 to 1996. He is probably best known today for his performances in musicals, notably An American in Paris (1951) and Singin' in the Rain (1952).
For Me and My Gal is a 1942 American musical film directed by Busby Berkeley, and starring Judy Garland, George Murphy, Martha Eggerth, Ben Blue and Gene Kelly in his film debut. The film was written by Richard Sherman, Fred F. Finklehoffe and Sid Silvers , based on a story by Howard Emmett Rogers inspired by a true story about vaudeville ...
Kelly made his film debut in For Me and My Gal (1942) with Judy Garland, with whom he also appeared in The Pirate (1948) and Summer Stock (1950). He also appeared in the dramas Black Hand (1950) and Inherit the Wind (1960), [ 4 ] for which he received critical praise.
Norman's first film roles were in 1942. First, an uncredited part in the film Personalities, which was a vehicle that MGM used to showcase their new stars. Then she and Gene Kelly both made their official screen debuts singing and dancing with Judy Garland in the MGM film For Me and My Gal.
The Judy Garland Show: CBS: Featured Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Nominated for four Emmy Awards. [22] March 19, 1963 [23] Judy Garland and Her Guests Phil Silvers and Robert Goulet: CBS: Nominated for an Emmy. September 29, 1963 – March 29, 1964 The Judy Garland Show: CBS: Garland's only regular series. Canceled after one season and 26 ...
To replicate the success of For Me and My Gal (1942), Gene Kelly was cast to reunite his pairing with Garland. [92] On December 27, 1946, a recording session with Garland had to be cancelled due to her illness. [92] Due to Garland's frequent absences, filming did not begin until February 1947.
Judy Garland and Gene Kelly Chris Smith Jame Henry Burris "After You've Gone" March 24, 1942 June 17, 1942 Judy Garland and Gene Kelly Henry Creamer Turner Layton "For Me and My Gal" (Finale Reprise) ‡ March 27, 1942: Judy Garland, George Murphy, Gene Kelly, and the MGM Studio Chorus George W. Meyer Edgar Leslie E. Ray Goetz Roger Edens
Compiled by its writer-producer-director, Jack Haley Jr., under the supervision of executive producer Daniel Melnick, the film turned the spotlight on MGM's legacy of musical films from the 1920s through the 1950s, culling dozens of performances from the studio's movies, and featuring archive footage of Judy Garland, Eleanor Powell, Lena Horne, Esther Williams, Ann Miller, Kathryn Grayson ...