Easter Parade (1948)

07/08/1948 (US) • 1h 43m

Romance, Music

The Happiest Musical Ever Made is Irving Berlin's Easter Parade

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Judy Garland

Hannah Brown

Fred Astaire

Don Hewes

Peter Lawford

Jonathan Harrow III

Ann Miller

Nadine Hale

Jules Munshin

François

Richard Beavers

Singer ("The Girl on the Magazine Cover")

Lola Albright

Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)

Shirley Ballard

Showgirl (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

show business

musical

man woman relationship

stage show

easter

song and dance

glamour

dance team

1910s

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