A Date With Judy

Released Jul 29, 1948

1h 53m

Musical

Comedy

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57%

7 Reviews

Tomatometer

51%

100+ Ratings

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Best friends Judy (Jane Powell) and Carol (Elizabeth Taylor) compete for the affections of an older man (Robert Stack) during their high school dance. As Carol tries to rekindle Judy's relationship with Carol's bumbling brother, Oogie (Scotty Beckett), Judy suspects that her father (Wallace Beery) is having an affair with a beautiful dance instructor (Carmen Miranda). The two girls team up to expose Judy's father -- who is only taking innocent dance lessons.

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I know it's trite but: They don't make 'em like this any more! It's fluff but it's very tasty fluff. Liz looked lovely, Jane was adorable and her singing was beautiful, but I think Carmen Miranda really stole it. She's always a delight to watch and hear. Beery was a kick in the pants. And the costumes: delicious! Love those 1940s fashions. And the little brother cracked me up. Highly recommended for those who don't mind a bit of corn.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Thin plot, with MGM trying to rehash some of its glory days and failing miserably. Louie Mayer had a penchant for opera singers -- Kathryn Grayson, Jane Powell, etc. -- that America did not share. Powell was great when she sang in normal cadence, but when she traveled to the moon with her voice, it turned audiences off. Elizabeth Taylor at 15 was thrown at a mature Robert Stack, who was 27. Nothing was said of any age difference. That was OK in 1948. So was the poor treatment of Scotty Beckett. Would teenagers enjoy Xavier Cugat? I doubt it. Come on! This movie has elements of charm, but its a mess, much like the so-called teen movies of the 60s, which were written by 40 year olds who had no idea what rock and roll was. Films can be very far behind the times when it comes to young people and their music. This film is no exception.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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16 year old Taylor was cast as a femme fatale in training, and 18 year old Powell as her slightly younger friend in this coming of age tale. While interesting to see the many layers of angst, this film is ultimately a bit juvenile - even for the post war years. Watch for a young Robert Stack and the excellent Wallace Beery both shuffling onto the dance floor.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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MGM's all-star, Technicolor adaptation of a popular 1940's radio show; a big hit in 1948, it now resembles a two-hour long sitcom with songs. Introduced several hit tunes including "Cuanto La Gusta," and "It's a Most Unusual Day."

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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It's a bubbly old-fashioned romantic/comedy/musical.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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A rather unspectacular comedy/musical, I guess, in which a high school prom is approaching and one young teenager Judy Foster (Jane Powell) is trying to figure what man she wants to take to the event, after the boy (Scotty Beckett) she is interested in declines her invitation. On the side, the boy's sister (Elizabeth Taylor) has booked bandleader Xavier Cugat (himself), who fiancée (Carmen Miranda) is teaching the Mr. Foster (Wallace Beery) how to dance. To add to this, a soda shop sets Judy up with his hansom nephew (Robert Stack). Strange cast and catchy tunes barely help this film pass by. Not great, although Miranda is good to look and watch and has her amusing moments.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Richard Thorpe

Director

Wallace Beery

Melvin R. Foster

Jane Powell

Judy Foster

Elizabeth Taylor

Carol Pringle

Carmen Miranda

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Xavier Cugat

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Bob Thomas

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A Date With Judy burlesques the antics of 'teen-agers in a domestic comedy with music. The youngsters may well resent it, but their elders may find it diverting.

Feb 9, 2019

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TIME Magazine

A Date with Judy features a song called Strictly on the Corny Side, which might serve as the movie's theme song.

Mar 23, 2011

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Variety Staff

Variety

A Date with Judy is loaded with youthful zest, making for gay, light entertainment.

Oct 18, 2008

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It's a bubbly old-fashioned romantic/comedy/musical.

Rated: C+

Jun 17, 2011

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TV Guide

Taylor is breathtakingly beautiful, but Miranda walks off with every scene she's in.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 23, 2011

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

It's ridiculously old-fashioned, but it's also spectacular entertainment, with wonderful songs, a big heart, and plenty of laughs.

Rated: 5/5

May 12, 2008

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Synopsis

Best friends Judy (Jane Powell) and Carol (Elizabeth Taylor) compete for the affections of an older man (Robert Stack) during their high school dance. As Carol tries to rekindle Judy's relationship with Carol's bumbling brother, Oogie (Scotty Beckett), Judy suspects that her father (Wallace Beery) is having an affair with a beautiful dance instructor (Carmen Miranda). The two girls team up to expose Judy's father -- who is only taking innocent dance lessons.

Director: Richard Thorpe
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 29, 1948, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 53m

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