A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star.A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star.A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 2 wins total
John Albright
- Western Union Messenger
- (uncredited)
Lola Albright
- Hat Model
- (uncredited)
- …
Don Anderson
- Passerby on Street
- (uncredited)
Shirley Ballard
- Showgirl
- (uncredited)
Norman S. Barker
- Trombone player in bar
- (uncredited)
Jimmy Bates
- Boy
- (uncredited)
Virginia Bates
- Model
- (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
- Florist
- (uncredited)
Lulu Mae Bohrman
- Restaurant Patron
- (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
- Diner at Rooftop Show
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGene Kelly was originally scheduled to play Don, but he broke his ankle playing volleyball in his backyard. It was his suggestion that he be replaced by Fred Astaire. Cyd Charisse was up for the role of Nadine, but a torn ligament in either one or both of her knees forced her to drop out. She was replaced by Ann Miller.
- GoofsA Police officer writes Jonathan (Peter Lawford) a ticket for parking beside a fire hydrant. As he hands over the ticket, he bumps the hydrant which wobbles.
- Alternate versionsThere is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, re-edited in double version (1.33:1 and 1.78:1) with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
- ConnectionsEdited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Seul le cinéma (1994)
- SoundtracksHappy Easter
(uncredited)
Written by Irving Berlin
Performed by Fred Astaire
Performed also by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland
Featured review
One Of The Best Musicals Of The Classic Era
I don't know why I haven't checked this out on DVD yet. I imagine it looks spectacular, because even the VHS looked super. I'm talking about the Technicolor. Man, those Technicolor films in the '40s were beautiful, as this certainly is.
For entertainment, you get Fred Astaire dancing, Judy Garland singing, Ann Miller dancing, and Peter Lawford singing. I didn't think Lawford could sing, but he's not bad here. The other talent must have elevated his.
Astaire consistently amazed audiences with his innovative dance routines and smooth style. He does a number here in a toy store that is really something! Miller also gives us a good tap number and Garland's songs are all winners.
This movie is more vehicle for those above-mentioned stars than it is in telling some profound the story. The story is not much, but who cares? It's the dancing, singing, the incredible costumes, overall color, nice people and just plain feel-good musical atmosphere that makes this a popular film, even to this day.
For entertainment, you get Fred Astaire dancing, Judy Garland singing, Ann Miller dancing, and Peter Lawford singing. I didn't think Lawford could sing, but he's not bad here. The other talent must have elevated his.
Astaire consistently amazed audiences with his innovative dance routines and smooth style. He does a number here in a toy store that is really something! Miller also gives us a good tap number and Garland's songs are all winners.
This movie is more vehicle for those above-mentioned stars than it is in telling some profound the story. The story is not much, but who cares? It's the dancing, singing, the incredible costumes, overall color, nice people and just plain feel-good musical atmosphere that makes this a popular film, even to this day.
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- Also known as
- Irving Berlin's Easter Parade
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- Budget
- $2,503,654 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $733
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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