White Christmas

In Theaters Sun Dec 15

2h 0m

Holiday

Musical

Comedy

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Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys' commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what's the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that's sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!

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Critics Consensus

It may be too sweet for some, but this unabashedly sentimental holiday favorite is too cheerful to resist.

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Michael Curtiz

Director

Bing Crosby

Bob Wallace

Danny Kaye

Phil Davis

Rosemary Clooney

Betty Haynes

Vera-Ellen

Judy Haynes

Dean Jagger

General Thomas F. Waverly

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Jack Moffitt

Hollywood Reporter

It will be a poor showman who can't get an audience into the theatre when he can base his sales talks upon such expertly assembled and tangible box office ingredients.

Dec 20, 2021

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TIME Staff

TIME Magazine

A big fat yam of a picture richly candied with VistaVision (Paramount's answer to CinemaScope), Technicolor, tunes by Irving Berlin, massive production numbers, and big stars. Unfortunately, the yam is still a yam.

Oct 3, 2018

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Martin Chilton

Daily Telegraph (UK)

A good musical with a lot of star power.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 22, 2014

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby at their best are funny enough together to deserve a sequel, although not all the production numbers in this big Irving Berlin musical are successful.

Nov 5, 2019

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PJ Nabarro

Patrick Nabarro

There are one or two diverting aspects to keep the film from being a mere parlour game in waiting for Crosby's seasonal number.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 8, 2019

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Virginia Graham

The Spectator

However, between the painful alpha and omega of this film there is a lot of extremely pleasant entertainment.

Jun 19, 2018

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SkyRo P

It's a classic film, film, with classic moments and memories It's pretty old-fashioned even for me, I mean it aged well, but it didn't age the way I expected it to There were some cheesy moments and some moments that we were just like what are we watching, but overall it's a classic and it does its purpose for Christmas

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Mitch C

Although this movie does get generally "Fresh" reviews, there are some notable naysayers, and honestly I don't get that. Is it sentimental? Uh, yea....it's a Christmas movie, hello... Are there some thin or unlikely plot lines? Certainly! It's not a serious drama. It's called "suspension of disbelief". Now that we have that nonsense out of the way. This cast is nothing short of superb. From the Irving Berlin catchy, "hooky" (meaning you'll be humming these tunes long after watching,) songs, to the clever, and often funny dialog, with impeccable timing from Crosby and Kaye at the top of their game, this classic is a must see, many, many times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Robin L

Great color and cinematography and some fantastic moments of dance and acting with Vera-Ellen, the real star. A couple of good songs. Too long. Story a mess. Lots of dithering. Little Der Bingle-Rosemary Clooney chemistry. Danny Kaye okay as side kick. Understandable hypermilitarism in McCarthy era, but songs about war vets wanting to return to the army and also worrying about unemployed postwar generals must have angered veterans, especially those who were injured or lost dear friends. Festive intent but disheartening in retrospect.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Karen B

Delightful! A Christmas tradition to watch this beautiful film. Flashback to a time filled with glamour, romance, dancing and music. Everyone should watch this film at least once.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Vince D

Bing and Danny at their best. A heartwarming story with great singing and dancing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Devin B

A heartwarming Christmas classic musical for the whole family to enjoy!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Synopsis

Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys' commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what's the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that's sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!

Director: Michael Curtiz
Producer: Robert Emmett Dolan
Screenwriter: Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Holiday, Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 14, 1954, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 26, 2016
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Mono

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