- 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: 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.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: U
- Studio: Paramount
- DVD Release Date: 3 Dec 2001
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005NFXH
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,600 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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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
- Retrospective interview with Rosemary Clooney
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format: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).
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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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White Christmas
Bought for my 93 year old mother-in-law who enjoyed it very much. I watched it with her and it was better than I remembered. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Max
Very good dvd
I have always loved this film. So i bought this dvd so i could watch it anytime. This dvd is very good. Thank you.
Published 4 months ago by sandieshelly
White Christmas
Fabulous film with Bing Crosby ideal for christmas and would recommend this for all the family a musical of the highest standard
Published 5 months ago by Lynda
Nice, Not Filling
White Christmas is a Hollywood holiday season standard. The 1953 musical is one of the classics of American Christmas film and stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as WWII veterans... Read more
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A FIRST CLASS DVD WITH A FIRST CLASS DELIVERY.
When I asked for the DVD of White Christmas I waited in anticipation for it to arrive as I love this film. I received it on time and the film was a real delight to watch. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Joyce Passmore
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The sound and picture quality was far better than I expected from such an old film. Bing Crosby's wonderful voice filled my lounge on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon and took me... Read more
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Once again received within 24 hours. Unable to give an opinion as to the quality of the product being a Christmas Present
Published 5 months ago by petew
Disappointing
Watched this with great excitement - Everyone talks about it - Will not be watching again.
I thought it was going to be a brilliant film, everyone raves about it. Read more
I thought it was going to be a brilliant film, everyone raves about it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by humphrey
such a wonderful magical film
i absolutely love this film and i could so easily watch it over and over again and again i never get tired of watching it
it's a lovely film and i'm thrilled it has been... Read more
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Published 6 months ago by D. Lench
A musical classic you must have
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