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Donna didn't get any credit

  • JP
  • Dec 31, 2025
  • 1 min read

December 31, 1942 - Babes on Broadway released by MGM (New York City Premier).

Babes on Broadway (1941) is an American musical film featuring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, directed by Busby Berkeley, with Vincente Minnelli handling Garland's major solo performances. This movie is the third installment in the "Backyard Musical" series about children staging their own shows, following Babes in Arms (1939) and Strike Up the Band (1940).


Critics highlighted Mickey Rooney's performance as the film's standout feature. Variety noted the intricate production numbers as one of the film's strengths.


This marks Donna Reed's third film. She plays a small role as a secretary and is not credited.


40 Comments


ShuHua peng
ShuHua peng
6 hours ago

Love how Donna's first film shines in this nostalgic piece—can't believe how much fun 1940s musical vibes still feel fresh. Speaking of fun, I recently found a cool game called Stickman Empires it’s a free online stickman battle that’s perfect for a little break.

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April Decker
April Decker
19 hours ago

Poor Donna, always the unsung hero. Makes me think of all the behind-the-scenes people who never get their flowers. I've been using https://nemotron-ai.com

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Teresa Collier
Teresa Collier
4 days ago

Donna really deserved recognition for her work — it's frustrating when contributions go unnoticed. I've been using https://ai-for-animation.com

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4 days ago

Donna’s story really hits home—so many talented people work behind the scenes without recognition. I've been using https://3mf-to-stl.com

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Wani Kusmawati
Wani Kusmawati
5 days ago

It’s tough when hard work goes unnoticed like that. I’ve been using https://aivideomemegenerator.com

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