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White Christmas (1954),
Director: Michael Curtiz; Writers: Norman Krasna,
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama, rated G
The greatest gift
of entertainment the screen has ever brought you!
 Starring:
Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes,
Johnny Grant, John Brascia, Anne Whitfield
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"Oh,
Vermont should be beautiful this time of year, with all that
snow." - Judy
Haynes
Why watch this?
... superb musical numbers, talented dancers, and
holiday cheer!
Plot Summary:
Bob Wallace and Phil Davis are two best friends who host a TV
musical show. Years before, they served in WWII together under
General Waverly. They learn the General owns an Inn in Vermont, but
business is not very good because, well, they don't have any
snow. The pair concoct a scheme
to take their famous TV variety show to the Vermont Inn and help out their old
commander. They partner with the sassy Haynes
Sisters to pull it off.
Dad's Preview:
A lot makes this holiday
film a classic. The chemistry between the four leads is
so seamless, it's hardly like they are acting. The vocal numbers
are catchy, but the dance routines are magical. It will melt your heart as Phil plays
match-maker for his "I'm too old for love" buddy Bob. It has
certainly become one of our annual Christmas must-watch gems.

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