Easter Parade
"The Happiest Musical Ever Made is Irving Berlin's Easter Parade"
Originally released in 1948. Easter Parade is a romance/music film. directed by Charles Walters.
Starring Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, and Peter Lawford
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 8, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (148 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Edward Biby
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Easter Parade about?
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 hi...
Who directed Easter Parade?
Easter Parade was directed by Charles Walters.
How long is Easter Parade?
Easter Parade has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Easter Parade released?
Easter Parade was released on July 8, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Easter Parade?
The main cast of Easter Parade includes Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin.
Is Easter Parade worth watching?
Easter Parade has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 148 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.