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For Me and My Gal

film by Berkeley [1942]
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For Me and My Gal is a 1942 American musical film directed by Busby Berkeley. It stars Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, marking Kelly's film debut. The movie is set in 1915 and follows two vaudeville performers as they navigate their careers and personal lives against the backdrop of World War I. Berkeley, known for his innovative camera techniques and elaborate dance numbers, created a dazzling visual style for the film's musical sequences. Despite some friction between Berkeley and Garland during production, the film was a success.12

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