JUDY GARLAND "GET HAPPY" (SUMMER STOCK, 1950)

JUDY GARLAND "GET HAPPY"

Though it's called Summer Stock, this marvelous "let's put on a show" musical - the final one that showcased the peerless pair of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly - is a delight for all seasons. The story is simple: a homespun farm family allows a Broadway production company to rehearse its new show on their property - if the performers "pay" their way by pitching in with all the farm chores! But the pleasures are abundant: a show-stopping, all-star "Battle of the Dances" that starts out as a square dance and blossoms into a cavalcade of high-stepping dance favorites; Kelly's marvelous song and later dance to "You, Wonderful You;" four of the most popular comedic screen actors ever: Phil Silvers, Eddie Bracken, Hans Conried and Marjorie Main; and Garland's incomparable "Get Happy," a smashing sequence that's one of her peak movie moments.

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[Volkswagen]

We hear you Judy, we invite everyone to #GetHappy!

[Ramon Gonzalez]

I miss you Judy.

[TheOriginalRosettes]

she was an amazing person! we love Judy so much! xxx

[DogsofDharma]

unbelievable ♫

[gpassard]

28 years old in 1950 

[densely]

I caught a glimpse of Frank Sinatra's face when she pushed back her hat.

[spiffaz]

How did she wear that short a skirt in the 50s?

[CoryMassacre2]

No offense intended to a legend like Judy Garland, but Hugh Laurie did it better.

[Charis Morlotti]

She was a legend! She could sing, dance and act! Amazing :-)

[Brilchan]

I see it as something positive: Being happy about spending eternity with God in everlasting joy

[bboyzillah]

this songs lyrics has a disturbing undertone

[TheRealGingaNinja]

Get lost, creep.