[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime”.)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

There is a weird scene towards the beginning of “Babes in Arms” in which all the children from the Vaudevillians’ ghetto (kind of weird in itself) go marching through town in an impromptu parade. Along the way they acquire torches and wooden crates. When they get to a place that has an open area and swings they pile up all the crates and make a giant bonfire. As it burns they join hands and circle the fire as girls go back and forth on the swings. It has a highly pagan feel. I guess that is the mark of Busby Berkeley.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” trailer

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” clip 1

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” clip 2

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” clip 3

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” clip 4

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” main credits

“Babes In Arms” trailer

[MinuteGal]

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney singing and dancing in blackface.....oh, the horror!

Leni

[PAR35]

I’ve never considered “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” to be a comedy. I must have missed all the laughs.