Easter Parade
1948 · Movie · NR · 103 min · ★ 7.0 · 86% critics
Set before Easter in the early 1910s, a celebrated dancer is devastated when his partner ends their act. Determined to prove he can succeed, he recruits a new young performer to become his next dance sensation for the upcoming parade.
Based on Easter Parade
Also known as Irving Berlin's Easter Parade · Parade de printemps · Happy Easter
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Details
- Years
- 1948
- Release date
- 1948-07-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 86/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (154 votes)
About
Enjoy a classic MGM musical with bright Technicolor, nonstop singing, and standout tap numbers—Not for you if you want a deep, surprising story, or if you prefer lighter, plot-forward musicals like Summer Stock or For Me and My Gal.
Pros: catchy Berlin songs; dazzling dancing; charming romance | Cons: thin, predictable plot; mixed script moments; some dated pacing
Themes
- show business
- musical
- man woman relationship
- stage show
- easter
- song and dance
- glamour
- dance team
- 1910s
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical Score · 1949
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical Score · 1949 · nominated
Cast & crew
Judy Garland
as Hannah Brown
Fred Astaire
as Don Hewes
Peter Lawford
as Jonathan Harrow III
Ann Miller
as Nadine Hale
Jules Munshin
as François
Clinton Sundberg
as Mike
Richard Beavers
as Singer ("The Girl on the Magazine Cover")
Lola Albright
as Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
Shirley Ballard
as Showgirl (uncredited)
- EB
Edward Biby
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Directed by Charles Walters