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70% Critic Match
Easter Parade
“The Happiest Musical Ever Made is...”
7.0 / 10• 1948• 1h 43m•NR• English
RomanceMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Judy Garland
Hannah Brown
Lead
Fred Astaire
Don Hewes
Peter Lawford
Jonathan Harrow III
Ann Miller
Nadine Hale
Jules Munshin
François
Clinton Sundberg
Mike
Richard Beavers
Singer
Lola Albright
Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charles Walters's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Easter Parade is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
