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Director:
Writers:
Irving Berlin (idea)
Elmer Rice (adaptation)
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Release Date:
4 April 1943 (Sweden) more
Plot:
At an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 nominations more
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(14 articles)
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User Comments:
A True Classic more (66 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Bing Crosby ... Jim Hardy

Fred Astaire ... Ted Hanover
Marjorie Reynolds ... Linda Mason
Virginia Dale ... Lila Dixon
Walter Abel ... Danny Reed
Louise Beavers ... Mamie
Irving Bacon ... Gus
Marek Windheim ... François
James Bell ... Dunbar
John Gallaudet ... Parker
Shelby Bacon ... Vanderbilt
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Joan Arnold ... Daphne
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Additional Details

Runtime:
100 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
Certification:
Finland:S | USA:Approved | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Australia:G

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The script originally called for a Labor Day dance number, "This Is a Great Country." more
Goofs:
Continuity: The telegram that Ted Hanover receives from Jim Hardy on Christmas Eve is dated December 25th. more
Quotes:
Danny Reed: How'd he get that far in five minutes?
Ted Hanover: The lady must have been willing.
Danny Reed: The world can't do this to us!
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Easter Parade more

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12 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
A True Classic, 24 December 2004
Author: Brian Washington (Sargebri@att.net) from Los Angeles, California

This is truly one of the great musicals to ever grace the silver screen. Between the great song, the dance numbers and the chemistry between Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, this film really is one of the the all time classics. What really makes it great is that it pretty much plays like a great Broadway review that uses the different holidays as an excuse to display the individual talents of each of the film's stars. However, the thing that this film will truly be remembered for is the fact that it introduced one of the all time classic song's to the world, "White Christmas".

Another thing that makes this film so beloved is that it came out during a time when America needed somewhat of a diversion, World War II. This film helped to give people something to put smiles on their faces as the whole world was going to hell. At least for two hours, this film helped America to forget its troubles and put a smile on everyone's faces.

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