Easter parade 1948 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. To prove nadines not important to him, don acquires innocent new protegee hannah brown, vowing to. I have owned, for the last several years, a copy of the dvd version of easter parade. Apr 08, 2020 an easter movie for doglovers, this 2014 film follows a dog named zeus over easter weekend. A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star. It was the most financially successful picture for both. Find out where easter parade is streaming, if easter parade is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. With judy garland, fred astaire, peter lawford, ann miller. Easter parade movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. This is the best soundtrack version to date of one of irving berlins finest postwar musical showcases.
Hello, easter is in the name of this movie, so its a mustwatch. The magic of judy and fred in easter parade 1948 in. An easter movie for doglovers, this 2014 film follows a dog named zeus over easter weekend. Released july 8th, 1948, easter parade stars judy garland, fred astaire, peter lawford, ann miller the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 43 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. The magic of judy and fred in easter parade 1948 in the. Charles walters, born november 17, 1911, brooklyn, new york, u. When a criminal sabotages zeuss favorite dog care facility, zeus and his dog friends try to save the. Easter parade cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Irene maud lentz december 8, 1901 november 15, 1962, also known mononymously and professionally as irene, was an american fashion designer and costume designer. 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. This spawned a series of altercations until arthur freed stepped in and offered. Mar 05, 2020 easter parade in this 1948 technicolor musical, fred astaire in his dapper easter bonnet and judy garland in her springtime best sing and dance their way through a slew of legendary composer irving berlin hits, a grated love triangleand as the movies title suggestsa holiday parade. The happiest musical ever made, easter parade s promotional trailer declares, and director charles walters appears to have put in plenty of overtime trying to live up to that grand promise. Around the same time, berlin discussed his plans with twentieth century fox, who reportedly refused to deal with his requests.
Watch easter parade starring judy garland in this music on directv. The idea ofmore an easter parade is mentioned once in the book, and emily makes repeated references to jesus and the resurrection throughout the book. Another tuneful berlin film musical, easter parade 1948, was inspired by one of the songs used in holiday inn, with astaire returning and judy garland stepping in as his performing partner. Theres no shortage of easterthemed programming on april 1. His notable directorial credits included easter parade 1948 and the unsinkable molly brown 1964 a former dancer, walters choreographed such broadway musicals as sing out. Easter parade is a 1948 american musical film starring judy garland, fred astaire and peter lawford, featuring music by irving berlin, including some of astaire and garlands bestknown songs, such as easter parade, steppin out with my baby, and were a couple of swells. Easter parade original motion picture soundtrack original. To prove nadines not important to him, don acquires innocent new protegee hannah brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next years easter parade. Easter parade 1948 stream and watch online moviefone.
Watch the latest easter parade trailer and check out other movie trailers for upcoming movies at movies. Watch easter parade online stream full movie directv. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Read the easter parade movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Not reallythis movie stars fred astaire, judy garland, peter lawford, and ann miller. The thinnish plot, which finds astaire trying to turn chorus girl judy garland into a star in order to show up his former partner ann miller, is. Apr 11, 2020 charles walters, american dancer, choreographer, and film director who was best known for his work on mgm musicals. Mar 11, 2020 looking for a familyfriendly easter movie. The idea of rebirth and resurrection or at least apparent opportunities for it. Easter parade judy garland fred astaire peter lawford 1948 a new york dancer fred astaire grooms a chorus girl judy garland to be his new partner, falling in love along the way. This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to. Rent easter parade 1948 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The 17 best easter movies to watch on easter sunday. Charles walters american dancer, choreographer, and film.
Godspell 1973 is based on the stephen schwartz stage musical, which was developed from parables in the gospel of matthew. Easter parade is a 1948 american musical film starring judy garland, fred astaire and peter lawford, featuring music by irving berlin, including some of astaire and garlands bestknown songs, such as easter parade, steppin out with my baby, and were a couple of swells it was the most financially successful picture for both garland and astaire as well as the highestgrossing musical. His notable directorial credits included easter parade 1948 and the unsinkable molly brown 1964. The blu ray version has the same features, except its all in one single blu ray disc. It was a two dvd version, the first dvd had the movie and the second, extra features. In this lavish musical, broadway star don hewes fred astaire dancing partner ann miller goes solo, and don declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees. Easter parade was first conceived in late 1946, when irving berlin conjured up the idea of making a movie around his song easter parade. But according to a hollywood reporter article published in february 1947, mgm considered a sinatrakelly version. The happiest musical ever made, easter parades promotional trailer declares, and director charles walters appears to have put in plenty of overtime trying to live up to that grand promise. When a criminal sabotages zeuss favorite dog care facility, zeus and his dog friends try to. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. There are no tv airings of easter parade in the next 14 days.
Easter parade is a musical with old and new irving berlin tunes and standout dance numbers. With easter specific movies like hop and easter parade. Test your knowledge of classic easter movies parade. Easter parade 1948 cast and crew in this lavish musical, broadway star don hewes fred astaire dancing partner ann miller goes solo, and don declares that he can make a hit performer out of. Irene maud lentz december 8, 1901 november 15, 1962, also known mononymously and. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing easter parade near you. Fred astaire had announced his retirement before the cameras began to roll on easter parade, but he decided to accept the films leading role when its original star gene kelly became incapacitated. Such a joy to watch the tremendously talented performers and to hear irving berlins lovely songs. In honor of the season, i present easter parade, starring frank sinatra, gene kelly, kathryn grayson, and red skelton. Danny batten an easter parade is mentioned once in the book, and emily makes repeated references to jesus and the resurrection throughout the book. The easter parade is an american cultural event consisting of a festive strolling procession on easter sunday. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Add easter parade to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. A former dancer, walters choreographed such broadway musicals as sing out the news. The only thing that i am worrisome over is the entire concept that this movie ties in with the easter parade, when in fact its barely mentioned. Mar 31, 2015 easter parade started up in november, and the two films were released within a month of each other in 1948, with the pirate premiering in june and easter parade in july.
Persons participating in an easter parade traditionally dress in new and fashionable clothing, particularly ladies hats, and strive to impress others with their finery. This 1948 film tells the story of a nightclub performer fred astaire. Rent easter parade 1948 starring judy garland and fred astaire on dvd and bluray. With easterspecific movies like hop and easter parade.
He gives us oscarwinning musical scoring, inventive choreography, and plenty of irving berlin songs. The song easter parade went through several permutations before becoming its bestknown version, appearing previously in the movie holiday inn long before it became the basis for easter parade, the mgm technicolor musical starring fred astaire and judy garland. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24 hours to finish it. Jun 04, 2019 easter parade was first conceived in late 1946, when irving berlin conjured up the idea of making a movie around his song easter parade. In this 1948 technicolor musical, fred astaire in his dapper easter bonnet and judy garland in her springtime best sing and dance their way through a slew of legendary composer irving berlin hits, a grated love triangleand as the movies title suggestsa holiday parade.
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