Babes on Broadway (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1941, Babes on Broadway is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Busby Berkeley, running about 118 minutes. “The Show That's Out Of This World” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Penny Morris and Tommy Williams are both starstruck young teens but nobody seems to give them any chance to perform. Instead, they decide to put up their own show to collect money for a summer camp for the kids.
Who’s in it. Babes on Broadway stars Mickey Rooney as Tommy Williams, Judy Garland as Penny Morris, Fay Bainter as Miss Jones and Virginia Weidler as Jo Conway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Babes on Broadway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babes on Broadway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babes on Broadway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babes on Broadway (1941)?
- In US, Babes on Broadway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Babes on Broadway worth watching?
- Babes on Broadway holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babes on Broadway?
- Babes on Broadway stars Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler and Ray McDonald.
- When was Babes on Broadway released?
- Babes on Broadway was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.