At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Bob Crosby Orchestra
- Orchestra
- (as Bob Crosby's Band)
Edward Arnold Jr.
- Second Dancer Ted Bumps Into
- (uncredited)
Loretta Barnett
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Muriel Barr
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Harry Barris
- Midnight Club Orchestra Leader
- (uncredited)
Patsy Bedell
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Irving Berlin won an Oscar for his song "White Christmas" from this movie, he became the first artist to present himself with an Academy Award.
- GoofsThe telegram that Ted Hanover receives from Jim Hardy on Christmas Eve is dated December 25th.
- Quotes
Linda Mason: My father was a lot like you, just a man with a family. Never amounted to much, didn't care. But as long as he was alive, we always had plenty to eat and clothes to keep us warm.
Jim Hardy: Were you happy?
Linda Mason: Yes.
Jim Hardy: Then your father was a very successful man.
- Crazy creditsIn the opening titles the main credits for Irving Berlin as composer and lyricist, and Mark Sandrich as producer and director, are each facsimiles of their genuine signatures.
- Alternate versionsIn 2008, the film was restored and colorized by Legend Films.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Concept (1964)
- SoundtracksOverture
(uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Performed by the Paramount Pictures Studio Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Robert Emmett Dolan
Featured review
I always feel that a true classic is either a film or a song that within a few feet of film or a few bars of a tune, you know exactly what the song or film is and in most cases the cast or artist who was involved with it.
This film, in my opinion, is no exception. The casting of this film (Bing Crosby as Jim Hardy and Fred Astaire as Ted Hanover) is pure genius. Both stars were really at their professional peaks at the time and they show it in this movie musical.
Both Marjorie Reynolds as Linda Mason and Virginia Dale as Lila Dixon were not as well known, but I feel they both more than proved themselves in holding their own against the talents of Astaire & Crosby.
The supporting cast were fine too. Louise Beavers as well as Walter Abel gave some comedic relief in their roles as Mamie & as Danny Reid.
The firecracker dance sequence with Astaire is well worth the price of admission alone! I also enjoyed the dancing sequence between Astaire & Dale during the "Your Easy to Dance With" number and between Astaire & Reynolds during the "Be Careful Its My Heart" number.
Truly a wonderful film despite the controversy surrounding the "Abraham" black face routine.
When I first saw this film, I never thought about it as being filmed to offend anyone, I just considered it was the only way to explain in the plot why Ted & Danny don't recognize Linda since Jim has been hiding her from them. I have never changed my feelings on this and still feel the same way some 35 years later after my original viewing.
This film, in my opinion, is no exception. The casting of this film (Bing Crosby as Jim Hardy and Fred Astaire as Ted Hanover) is pure genius. Both stars were really at their professional peaks at the time and they show it in this movie musical.
Both Marjorie Reynolds as Linda Mason and Virginia Dale as Lila Dixon were not as well known, but I feel they both more than proved themselves in holding their own against the talents of Astaire & Crosby.
The supporting cast were fine too. Louise Beavers as well as Walter Abel gave some comedic relief in their roles as Mamie & as Danny Reid.
The firecracker dance sequence with Astaire is well worth the price of admission alone! I also enjoyed the dancing sequence between Astaire & Dale during the "Your Easy to Dance With" number and between Astaire & Reynolds during the "Be Careful Its My Heart" number.
Truly a wonderful film despite the controversy surrounding the "Abraham" black face routine.
When I first saw this film, I never thought about it as being filmed to offend anyone, I just considered it was the only way to explain in the plot why Ted & Danny don't recognize Linda since Jim has been hiding her from them. I have never changed my feelings on this and still feel the same way some 35 years later after my original viewing.
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- $3,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $80
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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