Easter Parade

1948 103 min ★ 7.0 Romance, Music

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.

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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

Lola Albright

Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)

Shirley Ballard

Showgirl (uncredited)

Edward Biby

Audience Member (uncredited)

Details

Director

Charles Walters

Screenplay

Sidney Sheldon

Tagline

"The Happiest Musical Ever Made is..."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

December 26, 2024

★ 7/10

After he's left a bit high and dry by his established partner "Nadine" (Ann Miller), acclaimed song and dance man "Hewes" (Fred Astaire) makes a rather drunken promise to their pal "Jonathan" (Peter Lawford) that her replacements are ten-a-penny. The words are barely out of his mouth when he encounters "Hannah" (Judy Garland) who's making $15 a week as a dancer on the stage in a club. She has pote...