Product Description

An entrepreneur tries to turn a New England farm into a theatre.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3819 in DVD
• Brand: Warner Brothers
• Released on: 2006-04-25
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish, French
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 109 minutes

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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

You just can't go wrong!
This is a wonderful film! Especially for people who live on farms (Like me). This wonderful film was directed by Charles Walters who two years before directed Easter Parade with Judy and Fred (Also a great film).

28 year old Judy Garland stars as the hard working, determined, Jane Falbury. Who really just wants to run her farm. Or does she...
Chaos ensues when Jane comes home one morning to find 24 (Though it looks more like 50 on screen) people loading props, lights, and costumes into her much loved barn. Angry, overwhelmed, and upset, Jane is dumbfounded when she finds out her beautiful, ambitious, sister (Gloria DeHaven), has invited her boyfriend's show, (Gene Kelly), to put on his show: 'Fall in Love,' in which her sister is to play the leading part. Jane angrily tells them to leave. But when Jane's sister, Abigail, tells Jane she is selfish, Jane changes her mind and says that the actors may stay - on one condition: they must help her with the farm chores!!!

This movie contiues as Jane falls head over heels with Joe Ross (Gene Kelly), and show business.
Other cast includes: Marjorie Main, Carleton Carpenter, Phil Silvers and Ray Collins.

Other songs include: If you fell like singing sing, Howdy Neighbor, Memory Island, You Wonderful You, Get Happy, Dig, There's a star, and the HILARIOUS, routine with Gene Kelly and Phil Silvers: It's Heavenly Music To ME!!

Overall, Summer Stock is a Wonderful movie the whole family can Love and Enjoy!!!!!

Man, how they put on a show!
This movie was a treat to watch and I am so excited about this movie I am starting to write this review even as the VCR is rewinding the tape! GRIN Garland, Kelly, Silvers, DeHaven and fantastic other cast members give a strong, convincing performance in the movie Summer Stock. The script is well written; yes, though the plot is not the deepest, and to an extent predictable, the lines are thoughtfully written. The musical numbers are fantastic and include superb scenes where Kelly dances as well as Judy's infamous "Get Happy" number. (One exception is the number at the end with Silvers and Kelly dancing and singing as farmhands--not too special a musical number in my opinion.) It seems that Judy's character owns and runs a farm--in debt--and Kelly playing Joe brings his acting troupe to try out a new show and stake a claim in show business. Of course, after some complications--and romantic partner swapping--the show goes on and is a tremendous success. Happy Ending! Judy's great performance in her final completed film at MGM is truly remarkable in light of her poor health at the time. (However I must say that although it could just be my imagination, Judy looks a bit skinnier in some scenes in the film than she does in other scenes. Could this reflect her possibly losing or gaining weight during the time this movie was filmed?) In short, this film is a very fine addition to any serious movie buff's collection, especially if part of the collection includes musicals. Get this film--Amazon lists it as out of stock for a GOOD reason! Tons of people bought this movie and you'll GET HAPPY when you see this!

Get Happy!
Judy Garland stars in this movie as her last film for MGM. Gene Kelly also stars. Basically the movie is about Gene Kelly's theatre troup taking over Judy's barn for a show. Well Judy eventually gets the urge to sing and dance as well. The other cast members are great which include, Gloria DeHaven, Eddie Bracken, Marjorie Main, and Phil Silvers. As for the numbers,

If You Feel Like Singing, Sing- Judy sings this right at the beginning of the movie.

Happy Harvest- Judy sings this number also.

Dig-Dig-Dig-Dig for Your Dinner- This is sung by Gene Kelly and Phil Silvers and the chorus.

Mem'ry Island- Gloria DeHaven sings this song with a guy as part of the show.

Country Barn Dance- Judy and Gene dance to this country barn dance music and then it heats up!

You Wonderful You- Gene sings this to Judy and then Judy joins him. Later on Gene dances to this song.

Friendly Star- Judy sings this song.

All for You- Gene and Judy sing this as song as part of their show with a chorus.

Heavenly Music- Gene and Phil sing and dance to this song. I heard Judy Garland was actually supposed to do this number also but she wasn't well at the time. A fun number.

Get Happy- The best number in the whole movie! One of Judy's signiture songs and looks. She looks so sexy in that man's fedora, suit jacket and black tights. See the movie just for this number!

As for DVD extras,

New featurette Summer Stock: Get Happy!
Classic MGM cartoon The Cuckoo Clock
Vintage Pete Smith Specialty Short Did'ja Know?
Audio-only bonus: outtake song Fall in Love
Theatrical trailer
Languages: English & Français
Subtitles: English, Français & Español (feature film only)


Summer Stock is an enjoyable movie and I recommend it if you love Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. The movie's plot is much like the movies Judy did with Mickey Rooney. Go see this movie!