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White Christmas [DVD] [2001]

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Actors: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Dean Jagger, Vera-Ellen
Directors: Michael Curtiz
Writers: Melvin Frank, Norman Krasna, Norman Panama
Producers: Robert Emmett Dolan
Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
Language English
Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: U
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 3 Dec 2001
Run Time: 115 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005NFXH
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,500 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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#55 in DVD > Classics > Musicals

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This semi-remake of Holiday Inn (the first movie in which Irving Berlin's perennial, Oscar-winning holiday anthem was featured) doesn't have much of a story, but what it does have is choice: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, an all-Irving Berlin song score, classy direction by Hollywood vet Michael Curtiz (Casablanca, The Adventures of Robin Hood), VistaVision (the very first feature ever shot in that widescreen format), and ultrafestive Technicolor! Crosby and Kaye are song-and-dance men who hook up, romantically and professionally, with a "sister" act (Clooney and Vera-Ellen) to put on a Big Show to benefit the struggling ski-resort lodge run by the beloved old retired general (Dean Jagger) of their WWII Army outfit. Crosby is cool, Clooney is warm, Kaye is goofy, and Vera-Ellen is leggy. Songs include: "Sisters" (Crosby and Kaye do their own drag version, too), "Snow", "We'll Follow the Old Man", "Mandy", "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" and more. Christmas would be unthinkable without White Christmas. --Jim Emerson

Special Features

2 theatrical trailers
- Retrospective interview with Rosemary Clooney
- Commentary by Rosemary Clooney
DVD Technical Information:
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78 Anamorphic Wide Screen
- Languages: English, German
- Region Code: 2
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 (English)\Mono (German)
- Subtitles (feature): Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish
- Subtitles (commentary): English, German

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Film for Christmas each and every year, 4 Dec 2004

By	Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: White Christmas [DVD] [2001] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)

"White Christmas" begins on the battlefield during World War II, on the fateful night when Danny Kaye saves the life of Bing Crosby and used the leverage to create what would be one of the most successful song-and-dance teams after the war. One night they check out the act of two sisters played by Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, and the next thing they know the boys are on their way to Vermont where the girls are supposed to perform at a ski lodge. However, there are two big surprises up in Vermont: there is no snow and the inn which is threatened with financial ruin is run by General Waverly (Dean Jagger), their commander during the war. Of course, Bing is interested in pursuing Rosemary, while Danny is too busy trying to move that along to notice Vera-Ellen is after him.

This is one of the films I have to watch every Christmas or else the Holidays just do not seem right. Of course, this makes no sense because "White Christmas" does not seem like it has the makings of a Christmas Classic. The magic is due mainly to the songs of Irving Berlin, which in addition to the beloved title song includes "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Blue Skies" and "The Best Things Happen While Your Dancing." Since they are putting on a show, there are all sorts of production numbers from the rehersal and the performance. The most memorable might be the version of "Sisters" done by Crosby and Kaye (which Bing was not happy to do, but you will never know by watching the one take). For me, the reason to watch this film each year is to get to the end. There is just something about when Jagger comes down those stairs that gets to me. Nothing like a happy ending to get you in the mood for Christmas, with or without snow (fortunately, where I live, that is never a problem).

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5.0 out of 5 stars White Christmas, the definitive feel good movie., 17 Feb 2004

By	R. F. Stevens "richard23491" (Ickenham UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of Hollywood's best; paper thin plot, poor continuity, but it is still so outstandingly good a musical you can forgive them anything.

This DVD version has good sound, but alas the picture has clearly not been re-mastered. Some weave and hop and film noise are still there at the start but disappear as you get deeper into the print. However, it is not as high a technical quality as Singin' In The Rain (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1952]. That being said this DVD of White Christmas is way, way better than my VHS copy.

An essential part of ones collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Count your blessings ......., 12 Nov 2000

By	kazal.80@virgin.net (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Christmas [VHS] [1954] (VHS Tape)

What a classic. I have always been a fan of musicals but White Christmas has always been my number one. I first watched it at about 13 and now I can say the script to you straight off. At only 22 now there are not many people whose favourite film in the entire world is one that features Bing Crosby. BIng Crosby and Danny Kaye bounce off of eachother incredibly well and I cant think of anybody who would play the part of Betty any better than Rosemary Connelly. I know that some people think that I am a bit of a soppy tart but hey, everyone has a soft side, Bing just does it to me in this film as I am certain that other women will agree. I would like to also point out that I have not been able to find a copy of the film in any of the shops .... thanks Amazon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Top Entertainment
You know the movie so get it bought. It doesn't get more Christmassy than this so buy it, love it and watch it again and again. Read more

Published 16 days ago by Martin Wild

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE Christmas film
"White Christmas" has long been a favourite of mine, and is THE Christmas film above all other seasonal offerings. It is warm, funny, touching and tuneful. Read more

Published 10 months ago by P. J. Wallace

5.0 out of 5 stars White Christmas
At 27 years of age, my husband bought this for me for Christmas, as I love this time of year and happy festive films. Read more

Published 23 months ago by K. Bond

2.0 out of 5 stars A Damp Christmas
Very much in the second tier of the genre. I bought it along with the wonderful 'Singing in the Rain' and there really is no comparison. Read more

Published on 30 Sep 2007 by Time and Tide

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Christams Film
Would definately Recommend as a classic Christmas film. You will have seen it before, but you will definately be watching it every Christmas and it will become a tradition. Read more

Published on 4 Jan 2006 by R. Gilchrist

4.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Christmas Flick?
White Christmas is one of those films that you either love or loathe. The schmaltz fallsas heavily as the fake snow and the film is full of 1950's American optimism and... Read more

Published on 11 Nov 2003 by Cowboy Buddha

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