Easter Parade (1948)
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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.
Director: Charles Walters
Genre: Romance, Music
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: July 8, 1948
Cast
- Judy Garland - Hannah Brown
- Fred Astaire - Don Hewes
- Peter Lawford - Jonathan Harrow III
- Ann Miller - Nadine Hale
- Jules Munshin - François
- Clinton Sundberg - Mike
- Richard Beavers - Singer ("The Girl on the Magazine Cover")
- Lola Albright - Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
- Shirley Ballard - Showgirl (uncredited)
- Edward Biby - Audience Member (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Albert Hackett (Screenplay)
- Frances Goodrich (Screenplay)
- Sidney Sheldon (Screenplay)
- Albert Hackett (Original Story)
- Frances Goodrich (Original Story)
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing: Albert Akst
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, English, Italiano
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic
Keywords
show business, musical, man woman relationship, stage show, easter, song and dance, glamour, dance team, 1910s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Easter Parade about?
- 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.
- Who directed Easter Parade?
- Easter Parade was directed by Charles Walters.
- Who stars in Easter Parade?
- Easter Parade stars Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, Clinton Sundberg.
- How long is Easter Parade?
- Easter Parade has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Easter Parade?
- Easter Parade is a Romance, Music film.
- Where was Easter Parade produced?
- Easter Parade was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Easter Parade?
- The themes of Easter Parade include: Musical Spectacle, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic.