The read
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 72% of the 220 1940s romance movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
157 audience votes
Key crew
- Frances GoodrichScreenplay
- Sidney SheldonScreenplay
- Albert HackettScreenplay
- Charles WaltersDirector
- Guy BoltonWriter
- Irving BerlinOriginal Music Composer
- Johnny GreenOriginal Music Composer
- Roger EdensOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Judy GarlandHannah Brown
- Fred AstaireDon Hewes
- Peter LawfordJonathan Harrow III
- Ann MillerNadine Hale
- Jules MunshinFrançois
- Clinton SundbergMike
- Richard BeaversSinger
- Lola AlbrightHat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
- Shirley BallardShowgirl (uncredited)
- Edward BibyAudience Member (uncredited)
- June Gale(uncredited)
- Joi LansingHat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
Stills
Movies like Easter Parade
Themes
show businessmusicalman woman relationshipstage showeastersong and danceglamourdance team1910s