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White Christmas

  • 19541954
  • GG
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
37K
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Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
Home Video Trailer from Paramount Home Entertainment
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ComedyMusicalRomance

A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
37K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Norman Krasna(written for the screen by)
    • Norman Panama(written for the screen by)
    • Melvin Frank(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Bing Crosby
    • Danny Kaye
    • Rosemary Clooney
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Norman Krasna(written for the screen by)
    • Norman Panama(written for the screen by)
    • Melvin Frank(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Bing Crosby
    • Danny Kaye
    • Rosemary Clooney
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 229User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos6

    White Christmas
    Trailer 2:11
    White Christmas
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    Clip 1:16
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    Clip 0:42
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    Clip 0:28
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    Clip 0:48
    White Christmas: Anniversary Edition
    What's Your Favorite Scene From a Holiday Movie?
    Video 3:33
    What's Your Favorite Scene From a Holiday Movie?

    Photos152

    Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in White Christmas (1954)
    Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas (1954)
    Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in White Christmas (1954)

    Top cast

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    Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby
    • Bob Wallaceas Bob Wallace
    Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye
    • Phil Davisas Phil Davis
    Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney
    • Betty Haynesas Betty Haynes
    Vera-Ellen
    Vera-Ellen
    • Judy Haynesas Judy Haynes
    Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger
    • Major General Thomas F. Waverlyas Major General Thomas F. Waverly
    Mary Wickes
    Mary Wickes
    • Emma Allenas Emma Allen
    John Brascia
    John Brascia
    • Johnas John
    Anne Whitfield
    Anne Whitfield
    • Susan Waverlyas Susan Waverly
    Bea Allen
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Anniversary Party Guestas Anniversary Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Al Bain
    Al Bain
    • Anniversary Party Guestas Anniversary Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Baker
    Frank Baker
    • Anniversary Party Guestas Anniversary Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Benjie Bancroft
    • Anniversary Party Guestas Anniversary Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Bayless
    • Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Bayley
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Anniversary Party Guestas Anniversary Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Brooks
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Norman Krasna(written for the screen by)
      • Norman Panama(written for the screen by)
      • Melvin Frank(written for the screen by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Having left the Army following W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also have a song-and-dance act. When Betty and Judy travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis follow, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, as the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the General. —Norman Cook <cook@ssdgwy.mdc.com>
    christmastrainwar veteranhotelski lodge91 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • First and unforgettable picture in VISTAVISION
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Musical
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Rosemary Clooney, the "midnight snack" scene in which Bob Wallace expounds on his theory of what foods cause what dreams was almost entirely improvised.
    • Goofs
      Betty has the same male dancers at the nightclub as at the resort.
    • Quotes

      Phil Davis: My dear partner, when what's left of you gets around to what's left to be gotten, what's left to be gotten won't be worth getting, whatever it is you've got left.

      Bob Wallace: When I figure out what that means I'll come up with a crushing reply.

    • Crazy credits
      This film was the first feature to use the VistaVision Paramount logo. A new logo, created especially for wide-screen, this logo appears more realistic and features a shot of a canyon with trees around it. The sky is more distant in depth and is full of contrast. The Paramount logo is pretty much the same as before here. The screen credit "Paramount (with the "P" written in their corporate font) proudly presents the first picture in" first appears over the mountain, and then the VistaVision logo appears, then the Paramount logo plays as usual (with the final notes of the Paramount on Parade march, followed by a bell sound). The Paramount mountain, with minor variations until 1986, served as the basis for the company logo for more than 30 years.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Colgate Comedy Hour: Final Show of the Colgate Comedy Hour (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      White Christmas
      (uncredited)

      Words and Music by Irving Berlin

      Sung by Bing Crosby

      Reprised during the finale by Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen (dubbed by Trudy Stevens) (uncredited)

    User reviews229

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Merry Christmas thanks to Irving Berlin
    The music of Irving Berlin, one of America's most distinguished composers of the 20th century, is at the center of this pleasant holiday film, that if one is to judge by the comments submitted to this forum, is a perennial favorite of audiences that discover this charming movie, or just go back to visit from time to time.

    Directed by Michael Curtiz, a versatile man; he was at ease with drama as well as comedy, or musicals. He shows a light touch that helps make this a cherished film for movie fans of all ages. Based on material by another great team, Norman Panama, Norman Krasna and Melvin Frank, the movie is light as a feather. The film is sort of a variation on the theme, "let's put on a show", or even, "if we stage it, they will come", we know how it will end, but we feel good, and enjoy it even though we know the plot by heart.

    The main reason for watching, besides Mr. Berlin's wonderful tunes, is hearing those standard songs delivered by the likes of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, who were at the top of their careers. They had such wonderful and melodious voices, they enhance the songs they interpret. The story is just a pretext to bring together the talented principals plus Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, Dean Jagger, and the marvelous Mary Wickes, in a film that will delight anyone, anytime, but especially at Christmas.
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    • jotix100
    • Jan 18, 2008

    FAQ4

    • What is "White Christmas" about?
    • Is "White Christmas" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 1954 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Noël blanc
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $928,298
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $566,045
      • Dec 9, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,099,207
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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