White Christmas
Seen it?1954 | 120 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
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People are still talking about it, though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved High Society or How to Marry a Millionaire, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 580K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz
- Bing CrosbyBob Wallace
- Danny KayePhil Davis
- Rosemary ClooneyBetty Haynes
- Vera-EllenJudy Haynes
- Dean JaggerGeneral Waverly
- Mary WickesEmma Allen
- John BrasciaJohn
- Anne WhitfieldSusan Waverly
- Bea AllenDancer (uncredited)
- Frank BakerAnniversary Party Guest (uncredited)