It's clear that this movie was meant to showcase two things: Judy Garland and color. There were several scenes where Garland's attire is opposite of those around her in order for her to stand out a little more. Who can miss the stripes when she first appears? In the first party scene, her blue is in such a shade that it stands out against the other folks' apparel. Later, when those surrounding here are costumed in very very festive colors, Garland is in black--which both makes her stand out and frames her face. The house, too, is repainted (not repainted within the storyline) to best showcase each season of the year. And, of course, who can not enjoy the dramatic depth-of-dimension of a well known alto vocalist in the age where "crooners" are highly valued.
For a musical, the plot was believeable and held the songs together well-enough. It was curious to have the adults/older figures reprimand the younger for lying and then would turn around and do it themselves in both the same and in other circumstances.
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