Judy Garland: All Singin’, All Dancin’, All Judy

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

Faithful pal Betsy Booth (Garland) comes to the aid of small-town Andy (Mickey Rooney) when he sets his sights on a wealthy society woman.

Babes in Arms

Children of fading vaudevillians reclaim their families' honor by putting on a show in the barn. Rooney and Garland! Arthur Freed’s first film as head of his own MGM unit!

Babes on Broadway

A group of aspiring New York performers surmounts all the odds in their efforts to stage a benefit for inner-city children. Rooney and Garland!

Broadway Melody of 1938

The financial backing for a Broadway revue depends on a racehorse, his tap-dancing owner, and her performing partners. Garland’s MGM feature-film debut!

A Child Is Waiting

A rootless musician (Garland) seeks stability as a teacher for challenged children, but her emotionalism is deemed counterproductive by the school psychiatrist (Burt Lancaster).

The Clock

A New York office worker (Garland) meets, loses, and then marries an army corporal (Robert Walker) during his 48-hour leave.

Easter Parade

“The happiest musical ever made” (per the original ad copy): 17 Irving Berlin songs and the only screen teaming of Garland and Astaire.

Everybody Sing

The precocious singing daughter (Garland) of a madcap theatrical family saves them from financial ruin, aided by their Russian maid and singing chef.

For Me and My Gal

Vaudevillians encounter romantic challenges and World War I in their hopes of crashing “the big time”: The Palace Theatre in New York City. Print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive.

Gay Purr-ee

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Chuck Jones co-wrote this innovative cartoon feature about a country cat (voiced by Garland) who seeks adventure in Paris. Songs by Arlen and Harburg. Please note: Children, ages 4-12, must be accompanied by an adult.

Girl Crazy

A Gershwin score enhances the saga of a New York playboy (Rooney) who is sent to a Western agricultural college and chases the dean’s granddaughter (Garland).

The Harvey Girls

Colleen McHugh sings Garland classics after the August 4th screening!

Overcoming saloon girls, snakes, arson, and amorous complications, a mail-order bride (Garland) turns waitress in the Old West. With Angela Lansbury.

I Could Go On Singing

While appearing at the London Palladium, a legendary singer (Garland) hopes to rekindle an old love (Dirk Bogarde) and reunite with their illegitimate son. Garland’s final film.

In the Good Old Summertime

Turn-of-the-century Chicago clerks (Garland, and Van Johnson) feud at their music store while carrying on an anonymous lonely-hearts correspondence. Preservation print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

Judgment at Nuremberg

An all-star cast revisits the moral issues and responsibilities that permeated the post-war Nuremberg trials of Nazi government officials. With Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Marlene Dietrich, Montgomery Clift.

Life Begins for Andy Hardy

Andy (Rooney) weighs post-graduation options — college or a New York job? — while tempted by a Manhattan “wolfess” and championed by Betsy Booth (Garland).

Listen, Darling

To prevent her mother (Mary Astor) from re-marrying for security, a teen (Garland) and her best friend “kidnap” the woman in a trailer.

Little Nellie Kelly

An immigrant, multi-generational Irish family adjusts to life, loss, and love in New York City. Preservation print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

Love Finds Andy Hardy

When Andy needs a car and a date for the Christmas Eve dance, the visiting girl-next-door solves his problems. With Lana Turner.

Meet Me in St. Louis

The happy, turn-of-the-century, St. Louis existence of The Smith Family is threatened when Mr. Smith is offered a job in New York.

Pigskin Parade

A hillbilly melon-thrower and his musical kid sister propel a Texas college to singing, dancing, and gridiron victory. Garland’s feature debut!

The Pirate

Cole Porter wrote the songs for this tongue-in-cheek romp about a Caribbean girl (Garland) in love with the legend of a ruthless seaman (Gene Kelly).

Presenting Lily Mars

Indiana teen makes good on Broadway (eventually) thanks to a producer from her hometown and despite his temperamental leading lady.

A Star Is Born

A band singer (Garland) is touted to Hollywood stardom by an alcoholic film legend (James Mason), but their evolving love is undercut by the industry’s machinations.

Summer Stock

A Connecticut barn becomes a summer theater, thanks to its singing/dancing owner and the performing troupe of a New York actor/director.

Strike Up the Band

Midwestern teens fight all the odds to get their high school swing band to Chicago for a radio contest. Rooney and Garland! Print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive.

Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry

A boarding house manager, her niece, a British boy, and an American jockey thwart crooked bookies prior to the big race.

Till the Clouds Roll By

In this “bio-pic,” the life of composer Jerome Kern is musically celebrated by an all-star MGM roster; Garland plays Broadway’s Marilyn Miller.

The Wizard of Oz

Movies for Kids: Sing-along version on July 30! (Regular version on August 3.)

A Kansas girl travels with a Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion (and Toto, too) through the magical, musical land of Munchkins, witches, and the Wonderful Wizard.

Ziegfeld Follies

From an elegant Heavenly perch, legendary impresario Florenz Ziegfeld envisions a new edition of his Follies, as populated by MGM.

Ziegfeld Girl

A teen vaudevillian, an elevator operator, and a faithful wife face personal repercussions when selected to perform in the legendary Ziegfeld Follies.

Short Films and Rarities Presented by John Fricke

A special program hosted by noted Judy Garland and The Wizard of Oz authority John Fricke, historian and author of Judy: A Legendary Film Career.