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
- TriviaThe Connecticut inn set for this film was reused by Paramount 12 years later as a Vermont inn for the musical White Christmas (1954), also starring Bing Crosby, and again with songs composed by Irving Berlin.
- 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
This is truly one of the great musicals to ever grace the silver screen. Between the great song, the dance numbers and the chemistry between Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, this film really is one of the the all time classics. What really makes it great is that it pretty much plays like a great Broadway review that uses the different holidays as an excuse to display the individual talents of each of the film's stars. However, the thing that this film will truly be remembered for is the fact that it introduced one of the all time classic song's to the world, "White Christmas".
Another thing that makes this film so beloved is that it came out during a time when America needed somewhat of a diversion, World War II. This film helped to give people something to put smiles on their faces as the whole world was going to hell. At least for two hours, this film helped America to forget its troubles and put a smile on everyone's faces.
Another thing that makes this film so beloved is that it came out during a time when America needed somewhat of a diversion, World War II. This film helped to give people something to put smiles on their faces as the whole world was going to hell. At least for two hours, this film helped America to forget its troubles and put a smile on everyone's faces.
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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