Easter Parade
Seen it?1948 | 103 min | Romance, Music
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Grease Live or Yellow Submarine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Score. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Written American Musical.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 91K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Grease Live Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed musical music film that fewer people know today.
Yellow Submarine
Saturday SpecialAnother musical music film.
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Sunday Safe BetAnother musical romance, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Mamma Mia! Sunday Safe BetAnother musical romance, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Tourist
Weeknight WatchAnother romance, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Walters
- Judy GarlandHannah Brown
- Fred AstaireDon Hewes
- Peter LawfordJonathan Harrow III
- Ann MillerNadine Hale
- Jules MunshinFrançois
- Clinton SundbergMike
- Richard BeaversSinger
- Lola AlbrightHat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
- Shirley BallardShowgirl (uncredited)
- Edward BibyAudience Member (uncredited)