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For Me and My Gal poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.8 / 100
1942·Musical / Romance / War·1h 44m

FOR ME AND MY GAL

“She's a Yankee Doodle Girlie!”

Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.

Above the Line
Busby Berkeley·DirectorRichard Sherman·ScreenplayFred F. Finklehoffe·ScreenplayWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyRoger Edens·Original Music ComposerBen Lewis·Editor
Cast
Judy Garland·Jo HaydenGene Kelly·Harry PalmerGeorge Murphy·Jimmy K. MetcalfMártha Eggerth·Eve MinardBen Blue·Sid SimmsStephen McNally·Mr. WaringLester Dorr·Stage Manager (uncredited)Ernie Alexander·Theater Workman with Big Die (uncredited)Hooper Atchley·Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)Walter Baldwin·Bill (uncredited)
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Busby Berkeley·Director
Writing· 3
Richard Sherman·ScreenplayFred F. Finklehoffe·ScreenplaySid Silvers·Screenplay
Camera· 1
William H. Daniels·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ben Lewis·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Roger Edens·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Arthur Freed·Producer
By the Numbers
82.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI 445%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind For Me and My Gal's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F08080
#FFFFFF
#000080
Mood
Romantic, Cheerful
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "For Me and My Gal" features Judy Garland's name at the top in yellow and blue letters. Below, the title is in large red letters. A woman i”

romancemusical
Key Elements
Sequined DressStraw HatMilitary UniformCity Buildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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