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Genres:
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Comedy /
Musical /
Romance
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Release:
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Director:
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Michael Curtiz
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Actors:
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Dean Jagger,
Danny Kaye,
John Brascia,
Rosemary Clooney,
Anne Whitfield,
Bing Crosby,
Vera-Ellen,
Mary Wickes
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Duration:
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115 min.
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Rating:
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(7.2/10)107.5
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Plot Summary:
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After leaving the Army after W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis side up to become a finish bother-and-dance action. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also possess a song-and-hop show. When Betty and Judy journeys to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis pursue, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, is the lodge owner. A series of ideal mix-ups ensue as the performers go to help the General.
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White Christmas
Director Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA, CAPTAIN BLOOD, MILDRED PIERCE) changes directions with this holiday classic. Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. The film includes a veritable treasury of Irving Berlin classics: "Sisters," "Blue Skies," and of course "White Christmas." Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are a joy to watch. a classic for all to see..
White Christmas
A musical classic that sees Bing Crosby save a ski lodge from going under with a wink, a smile and an array of Irving Berlin's catchiest tunes
Despite the song around which this meandering tale is built, White Christmas is not much of a Christmas movie. All the festive spirit is squeezed into the final scenes, where there's snow, a horse and cart, a Christmas tree, red and white costumes and, of course, the song. It's a whole lot of Christmas to take in, Bing Crosby's caramel tones rendering the film distinctly sticky.
Entertainers Bob Wallis (Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) come out of the Second World War and hit Broadway as a successful double act. They audition singing duo Betty and Judy Haynes (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and soon beco...
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