Fresh
Paramount's first film in (lavender-hued) VistaVision was this pornographically soppy but, nonetheless, hearty and humorous 1954 festive romp.
David Jenkins, Time Out
White Christmas
THE MOST FABULOUS MUSIC-AND-MIRTH SHOW IN MOTION PICTURE HISTORY!
1954 · 2h · Approved
Comedy, Music, Romance
Directed by
Michael Curtiz
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White Christmas
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Michael Curtiz Director
- Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace
- Danny Kaye as Phil Davis
- Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes
- Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes
- Dean Jagger as Major General Thomas F. Waverly
- Mary Wickes as Emma Allen
- John Brascia as John
- Anne Whitfield as Susan Waverly
- Bea Allen as Lady in Depot
- Glen Cargyle Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
76%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, along with VistaVision, keep the enteratinment going in this fancifully staged production, clicking well.
Variety Staff, Variety
Rotten
The whole thing is rather forced and antiseptically cheerful.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Rotten
Director Michael Curtiz has made his picture look good. It is too bad that it doesn't hit the eardrums and the funnybone with equal force.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
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