Babes in Arms

Babes in Arms

The big musical fun show!

NR 1939 · 93 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Music

Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.

Directed by Busby Berkeley · Written by Jack McGowan

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