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7.2/10 • 497

1954-10-142h 0m

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THE MOST FABULOUS MUSIC-AND-MIRTH SHOW IN MOTION PICTURE HISTORY!

Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.

Directors
Michael Curtiz
Writters
Melvin Frank, Norman Krasna, Norman Panama
Editors
Melvin Frank, Frank Bracht

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bing Crosby

    Bing Crosby

    Bob Wallace

  2. Danny Kaye

    Danny Kaye

    Phil Davis

  3. Rosemary Clooney

    Rosemary Clooney

    Betty Haynes

  4. Vera-Ellen

    Vera-Ellen

    Judy Haynes

  5. Dean Jagger

    Dean Jagger

    General Waverly

  6. Mary Wickes

    Mary Wickes

    Emma Allen

  7. John Brascia

    John Brascia

    John

  8. Anne Whitfield

    Anne Whitfield

    Susan Waverly

  9. Bea Allen

    Bea Allen

    Dancer (uncredited)

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John Chard

Dec 21, 2019

7/10

Still dreaming after all these years. Old Army buddies Bob and Phil become a hugely successful song and dance act once the war is over. Taking a much needed vacation to Vermont, they are saddened to find that the ski lodge run by their old wartime General is due to be closed down on account of the lack of snow in the area. Falling in with two lovely sisters, Betty & Judy, the boys plan to put on a variety show with the girls to entice people back to the lodge. But misunderstandings and romantic leanings are not going to make this at all easy. Enduring, perennial, simple and beguiling are all words fit to be associated with White Christmas. It's directed by Mr Reliable, Michael Curtiz, features songs from Irving Berlin and stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen & Dean Jagger. Filmed in Technicolor, it's also notable for being the first film to be shot in VistaVision (think wide-screen process). In truth the film is thinly plotted and doesn't remotely feature some of Berlin's best tunes, and I dare to be a touch more critical as the VistaVision is wasted on the studio led direction. Yet it's such a charming and heart warming film it feels churlish to let the negatives negate the over riding feeling of having been cheered after a viewing. So although it's not the brilliance it perhaps should have been, it's ultimately a picture that still reels in new viewers every yuletide year, and that's something that is hard to argue with. So enjoy the title song and the likes of "Sisters," "The Best Things Happen When You're Dancing," "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" & "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me". Marvel at the zippiness of Vera-Ellen's dancing whilst lapping up the side-kick goofiness provided by the always watchable Kaye. Be emotionally involved with Dean Jagger's heavy hearted General, and of course there's Crosby too, seemingly ageless, he croons and simultaneously manages to melt the ice in your drink as you snuggle up by the fire. Delightful. 7/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
$1,109,388.00
Keywords
sibling relationshipshow businessmusicalsistermatchmakingpost world war iisong and dancefloor showski lodgechristmasfailing businesssister actwar buddiesretired general