Rating: 
Summary: A funny film that deserves to be credited
Review: In the contest of films about romantic pen pals, "In the Good Old Summertime" takes a firm second place to "You've got Mail" (no offense to Jimmy Stewart, who is always more touching than he is funny). Many aspects of this film are top-notch. This version has a very ample share of great acting (besides Judy). One notable is S.Z. "Cuddles" Sakall, who is a gem of a supporting actor, as the lovable but irritable boss. Keaton is also very cute (despite being a supporting player). The songs are wonderful, especially "Play that Barbershop Chord" and "Merry Christmas". Another important point about this film is about how the two fall in love. The only problem (in the entire film, for that matter) is that Van Johnson falls in love too quickly, lessening his credibility. Judy's character, at least, doesn't make that mistake.
Rating:
Summary: A funny film that deserves to be credited
Review: In the contest of films about romantic pen pals, "In the Good Old Summertime" takes a firm second place to "You've got Mail" (no offense to Jimmy Stewart, who is always more touching than he is funny). Many aspects of this film are top-notch. This version has a very ample share of great acting (besides Judy). One notable is S.Z. "Cuddles" Sakall, who is a gem of a supporting actor, as the lovable but irritable boss. Keaton is also very cute (despite being a supporting player). The songs are wonderful, especially "Play that Barbershop Chord" and "Merry Christmas". Another important point about this film is about how the two fall in love. The only problem (in the entire film, for that matter) is that Van Johnson falls in love too quickly, lessening his credibility. Judy's character, at least, doesn't make that mistake.
Rating: 
Summary: Good, but not one of her best
Review: Judy, as always, was wonderful in this silly little thing. The good acting by everyone really saves the movie. If you're a Judy fan (which I am), you'll love this. If not, I don't recommend it.
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Summary: Fall in Love in the Good Old Summertime!!!!
Review: Let me start off by saying this is my favorite Judy Garland movie. I love it! The movie stars Judy Garland, Van Johnson, S.Z. "Cuddles" Sakall, Spring Byington, and Buster Keaton. This movie is a musical remake of the movie "The Show Around the Corner". The movie is about a girl named Veronica Fisher (Garland) and a guy named Andrew Larkin (Johnson). The two people work together in a music shop called Oberkugen's(S.Z. Sakall). They simply cannot get along. What these two don't know is secretly they are pen pals that write love letters to each other. The key thing is they never met. Judy sings some great numbers in this movie. Here are the numbers:
In the Good Old Summertime- This is sung in the beginning of the movie with Van Johnson, S.Z. Sakall, Spring Byington, Buster Keaton and a chorus.
Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland- This is one of my favorite numbers. Judy voice is sooooo romantic and beautiful. She is also playing a harp in the store while singing.
Put Your Arms Around Me Honey- Van Johnson firsts sings this and then Judy sings it in the store.
Wait 'Til the Sun Shines Nellie- A barbershop quartet sings this song at a party.
Play That Barbershop Chord- Judy sings this with the barbershop quartet at the same party. This is my favorite number!
I Don't Care- Judy also sings this at the same party.
Merry Christmas- Judy sings this on Christmas Eve in the music shop.
This movie has some extras but none of them are that special. It includes the trailers for The Shop Around the Corner, You've Got Mail and the trailer for this movie. It also has these shorts on Chicago (that's where the movie takes place). It even has an intro by John Fricke (Garland Biographer). My only complaint is they didn't have the deleted number "Last Night When We Were Young" included on here. So if you enjoy Judy Garland, musicals, The Shop Around the Corner, You've Got Mail I highly recommend this movie. Its pure joy! Also in the end you get to see a little Liza Minnelli in her film debut!
Go out and fall in love with this movie in the good old summertime!
Rating:
Summary: OK Musical Remake
Review: Question: Has there ever been a less aptly named film than In The Good Old Summertime, which takes place almost entirely at Christmas? I can't think of one. Title aside, this is merely an OK version of the much better The Shop Around The Corner, and without the presence of the divine Judy Garland it would likely be completely forgotten . This is arguably the least interesting of Judy's later MGM films, but she is in good form and the film is a must for her fans. Most of Judy's best work was for the legendary Freed unit at MGM. This was a Joe Pasternak production, as is evident by the boring and unnecesary violin subplot. Pasternak was always trying to add "culture" to his films. It wasn't enough to have a good time; you needed to sit through Ave Maria or The Sabre Dance as well. Still, when things start to get bogged down, Judy is there to sing, and all is right with the world. In all, not the worst way to spend a few hours, but I'd rather have a nice DVD of The Pirate or Easter Parade.
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Summary: Loses a star due to extras
Review: The most disappointing DVD in the Signature Collection.
The included Chicago travelogues while curiosities tangentially worth including aren't worth trading off for in lieu of the missing deleted scene.
Why didn't WB include Garland's version of "Last Night When We Were Young," which was filmed but not used for this movie, on the DVD?
We know they have it .
We've seen it.
If they are saving it for the That's Entertainment Trilogy, I would have bought it anyway.
This ommision is not inadvertent and only created ill will.
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Summary: Wonderful Judy Garland Film!
Review: This film was origanally written for Frank Sinatra and June Alyson. Though Personally, though i'm a great fan of both, I am relieved that both these actors were unavailable, and the talented Van Johnson and Judy Garland were hired. Can you imagine June Alyson singing 'Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland?' I couldn't these songs seemed to be written for Judy's voice, and Judy alone. Now, Judy was going through a difficult time in life right now. Exaustion, and fatique often overtook her and she was often sick. And the director Robert Z. Leonard, often sent flowers to Judy's dressing room to make her feel wanted and appreciated.The movie starts out with Veronica fisher (Garland), a woman who is out of work, and gets a job in Mr. Operkoogan's music store. During this time she has been writing to a young man who's ad she answered in a magazine. And in the course of falling in love through mail. Through this both parties only sign their name 'a friend.' So none knows who the other is. And what she doesn't know is that her correspondent is Mr.Larkin, the sales manager in the music store, who she absolutely loathes, and Visa - Versa. Finally the two decide to meet, and by Mr. Larkin recognizes Ms. Fisher when he peeks through the resturant window where the're date was supposed to take place. Angry, and very surprised Mr. Larkin 'acts.' To the unsuspecting Ms. Fisher. I will not tell you how the story ends, and spoil this wonderful movie!
Stop reading my jabber, by this!!!!!
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Summary: In The Good Old Summertime is a Good Old Movie
Review: This has been one of my favorites for years. It is whimsical, funny, and filled with talent. They don't make them like this anymore.
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Summary: JUDY`S BEST COMIC EFFORT
Review: This is a must for Judy Garland-fans. Judy turn in a Judy Holliday-like performance of Oscar material. This is not an Arthur Freed production(she had just come home from a sanitarium after the ANNIE GET YOUR GUN dismissal), but an Joe Pasternak Production. No wonder Judy looks relaxed, warm and confident in the film. She was away from the Freed unit...Van Johnson is a good co-star - yeah they all are:-)))))))) Indeed, MGM`s mogul Louis B. Mayer brought in Pasternak and wondred how they made the film without a single delay on Garland`s part. "We treated her with respect" was the answer... It is a good film AND SHOULD always be on TV-Christmas scheduals
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Summary: Suprizingly Modern, Sharp,Sexy, Fun and attention to detail!
Review: This is a unique and well made movie where the background actors matter even in the songs! It's fun to see Judy Garland and Van Johnson sing for the customers who want to hear certain sheet music in the music store.
And, really, some of the dialouge has racy undertones-as does Van Johnson's acting.....watch the whole thing-you'll see what I mean.
Judy Garland puts on an all-out show in this movie and Buster Keaton added his brand of humour to the staging of some scenes and musical numbers which make them trully delightful and edgy.
Also there are some very touching scenes involving classical violin!
Music lovers and those looking for a fun and sharp witted romance film - this is it!
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