Girl Crazy
Warner Bros. (1943)
Comedy, Musical
In Collection
#5226
0*
Seen ItYes
012569796737
IMDB   6.9
1 hr 39 mins USA / English
DVD  Region   NR
Judy Garland Ginger Gray
Mickey Rooney Danny Churchill, Jr.
Gil Stratton Bud Livermore
Robert E. Strickland Henry Lathrop
Rags Ragland 'Rags'
June Allyson Specialty Singer
Nancy Walker Polly Williams
Guy Kibbee Dean Phineas Armour
Frances Rafferty Marjorie Tait
Henry O'Neill Mr. Danny Churchill, Sr.
Paul Whiteman and Orchestra Group Performers
June Preisser Barbara Frances Morgan
William Tracy Philip Turner
Larry Nunn Willie Brewster
Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman
Margaret Early Annie
Ann Shoemaker Mrs. Jessie Connors
Francis Pierlot Mr. Judd
Virginia Brissac Mrs. May Holden
George Lessey Mr. Morgan
Enid Bennett Mrs. Morgan
Howard C. Hickman Doctor
Sarah Edwards Miss Hodges
Director
Norman Taurog
Busby Berkeley
Producer Arthur Freed
Writer Guy Bolton
Jack McGowan
Anita Loos
Herbert Fields


This time Norman Taurog shares direction duties with Busby Berkeley. Here Rooney plays Danny Churchill, a rich college kid that is partying more than he is studying. His father sends him to an all-male college in the middle of nowhere where he can regain his focus. However, Danny does fall for the one eligible female in the hundred mile radius of the school - the dean's granddaughter, Ginger Gray (Garland). Ginger, however, is more concerned that the college is in danger of closing than in Danny's advances. She enlists Danny's help to see that the school stays open. Songs include "Embraceable You," "Fascinating Rhythm," "Bidin' My Time," and a the Garland solo "But Not for Me." Of course there is a huge Busby Berkeley finale done to Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm", with Mickey, Judy, a large supporting cast, and Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.
DVD Special Features:
Introduction by Mickey Rooney
Commentary by historian John Fricke
Vintage short Hollywood Daredevils
Classic cartoon The Early Bird Dood It
I Got Rhythm stereo remix version
Audio-only bonus: Bronco Busters Outtake
Edition Details
Edition Babes in Arms / Babes on Broadway / Girl Crazy / Strike Up the Band
Distributor Warner Home Video
Release Date 9/25/2007
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Mono [English]
Mono [English]
Stereo [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 5

Features
Disc 01 Bonus DVD Includes: Private Screenings with Mickey Rooney Hosted by TCM's Robert Osborne The Judy Garland Songbook Mickey & Judy Trailer Gallery Sparkling Extras New Introductions to Each Movie by Mickey Rooney Commentaries by Historian John Fricke Vintage Comedy and Musical Shorts Mickey & Judy Radio Appearances and Much More! Bonus Collectibles Portfolio of 20 Behind the Scenes Photos Deluxe Collector's Booklet Filled with Rare Promotional Materials Historical Background on Each of the Films