WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@wendywoodruff2871]

The housekeeper is Mary Wickes. She is always watchable, warm, funny, heartfelt. She worked from 1934 to 1997. She was a singing nun in Sister Act with Whoopie Goldberg. Even in the group you could hear her distinctive voice. Some character actors really help make a movie good. ❤

[@lonblais5669]

watching “White Christmas” is an annual event in our house… It has become overtime much like a screening of “the Rocky horror picture show “… We yell things at the characters…. we reenact the songs and dialogue…..

[@wiccantexan]

During the guys' "Sister" number, Bing's reactions were genuine. Danny was deliberately overacting and being silly to make Bing laugh.

[@Kayjee17]

And Danny is sooo good at acting silly, so of course he succeeded!

[@caras2004]

It actually was a practical joke by Bing and Danny. The director thought it was so funny that it was kept in the movie

[@Cruiserfrank]

@@caras2004 And that was the only take they could use. They were laughing so hard this was the only bit they could get.

[@jeffreymontgomery7516]

Personally I feel Vera Ellen "overplayed" as she was _ALWAYS_ looking at the camera. It's one thing to make sure the audience can see you - it's another thing to find that camera and look at it constantly. The choreography was - IMO - a bit too precise for two people dancing together that had never done so before... With no clear lead, it's too obvious it's a performance. Yeah, I know it's meant to be that way, but there comes a point when it's TOO well done, and looks unnatural. Clooney did great... Crosby did great... Kaye did great... Vera was too much. Too much rehearsal? I dunno... she just didn't look "natural" if you know what I mean. I love the movie... but she pulls me out of it a bit.

[@jeffreymontgomery7516]

@@Kayjee17 - Ever hear the song "Civilization" by Kaye? :D :D :D :D

[@chetcarman3530]

Betty is Rosemary Clooney, George Clooney's aunt. When I was a kid in the 50s, I thought she was the most beautiful girl in the movies! ❤😂

[@michellecrocker2485]

That is fascinating trivia. I bet George got some pointers from auntie when he was starting out

[@mikealvarez2322]

I whole heartedly agree. We must be about the same age. I was born in NYC but grew up in Miami, Florida....not too many white Christmases. 💕 this movie and especially loved the song. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.

[@phillyphan1225]

He looks so much like her..She is beautiful for sure😊

[@michellecrocker2485]

@@phillyphan1225 she would be proud of him

[@LymanPhillips]

As a kid in the 60s, I loved Rosemary Clooney's singing. And Vera-Ellen was the prettiest woman in the movies. Loved her in On the Town as Miss Turnstiles.

[@iChristyD]

Danny Kaye was the original quadruple threat: actor, singer, dancer & comedian. He even was a great writer & producer along with his wife.

[@Kayjee17]

I got my family to love Danny Kaye with 3 movies - Hans Christian Anderson, The Court Jester, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - and this one is just a Christmas bonus on top.

[@iChristyD]

@@Kayjee17 Try The Five Pennies & also Me and the Colonel, they are more serious and show his range.

[@lilmoonbaby6]

​@@Kayjee17Loved Hans Christian Anderson. My mom and I watched when I was young. Loved the ballet scenes.

[@mmgringoire2]

Those and On the Riviera are my favorite Danny Kaye movies. A real force of nature during the Golden Age of Hollywood@@Kayjee17

[@inconspicuousalien519]

Fun fact however is the gal he was paired up with much much better off a dance than he is they had to get a dancer that was better than her in order to keep up with her

[@sandrajewitt6050]

You could actually see the wonder and joy in your faces as you watched this. It explains why this movie is so beloved.

[@RealTechZen]

“It's very old.” I was born 2 years before it came out, so thank you, children.

[@garykuovideos]

Wow. What a star-studded movie this is. I actually had the honor of working with Rosemary Clooney when she came to perform with us college students at Walt Disney World. She was the epitome of class and grace, a legend from a bygone era, and the experience was unforgettable. Merry Christmas, everyone!

[@papalaz4444244]

and you also saw The Exorcist when you were 4

[@yvonnesanders4308]

😂

[@garykuovideos]

@@papalaz4444244 😆 Walt Disney World used to have a summer music program called the All-American College Orchestra, for which I was concertmaster (first chair violin). We performed with an incredible assortment of artists including Donny Osmond, Bob McGrath, Maureen McGovern, Captain & Tennille, Mike Post, and of course, Rosemary Clooney. That experience changed my life and inspired me to become a composer for TV and film.

[@em8066]

What a special experience that must have been! "A legend from a bygone era" is right. Merry holidays!

[@garykuovideos]

@@em8066To you as well!

[@zulyhallelujah9257]

You might find it interesting that when the sisters mention that their brother was "out of the country " working in Alaska, Alaska had not become a state yet when this was filmed.

[@kendane2001]

A little bit of fun trivia Cassie. White Christmas was originally written for the movie Holiday Inn. It was written by Irving Berlin who was actually A russian Jewish immigrant whose actual name was Israel Beiline. Berlin whould write for both movies, and Broadway plays for the remainder of his life. He’d even write the song God Bless America whom many feel should have been made our national anthem.

[@alanholck7995]

Holiday Inn (1942) should be on the ‘list to watch’. Not a Christmas movie, nor is it without controversy (for one scene), but with Bing Crosby & Fred Astaire the musical numbers are top-notch.

[@rbjeans007]

Holiday Inn was kinda put on the back burner and isn't played as much. This is because of a scene where they perform in black face and they actually discuss how well the black face went over after the performance. It's too bad they can't cut out that scene because other then that it really is a great movie as well.

[@alanholck7995]

@@rbjeans007 That is the controversy I was referring to.

[@rbjeans007]

@@alanholck7995 Yup I know. I just explained it for those who don't know.

[@Laceykat66]

@@rbjeans007 It is a great movie even with that scene. It is our history. For better or worse it is our history. We shouldn't lock it in the basement and pretend it never happened.

[@Dano_in_Texas]

Being born in 1964, I grew up with parents who grew up during the golden era of Hollywood, so I was exposed to movies like this, for all of my childhood and teen years. White Christmas will always hold a special place in my heart, thanks to my dad always singing that song just like Bing Crosby, every...single...time. So glad y'all enjoyed this classic.

[@roboman34]

brilliant

[@davidkneitel1840]

100% ditto. I was born in 68, though.

[@LiquidAwesomePersonified]

Good memories, I was an 80's baby and I was gonna say "Jesus, 1964, that was forever ago!" but then I realized that's only like 15yrs older than me.... and i remembered my own dad singing along to Patsy Cline's "let it snow" we don't even GET snow where i live... I'm one of you now lol

[@doddysxg]

I'm just as young & as fortunate as you are

[@1177kc]

Same! It is not just the favorite Christmas movie but overall favorite of both my best friend and my daughter.

[@Dularr]

Seven Brides for Seven Brother 1954. A Oscar winning musical known for amazing dance numbers by the male cast.

[@bryanmyers5620]

Yes please!

[@delinarandoma1053]

Absolutely ♥️

[@Faizrider]

omg PLZ they would loveee the movie so much

[@hannah_odette]

One if my all time favorite movies!

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Vera Ellen's dancing, especially in the song Mandy, is phenomenal. She takes my breath away!!! They dubbed her singing voice but, like Rosie Clooney said, she could sure as hell dance!!!!! And Dean Jagger's acting is never mentioned by reviewers but is terrific, too

[@duanevp]

Always loved Jagger's performance in 12 O'clock High - right up there with Gregory Peck in the lead.

[@gawainethefirst]

She was a professional dancer. She was not, though, a professional singer.

[@PhilipQuigley-x5b]

A classic. I was a service brat so I heard white Christmas often. Have you done one of Crosby and bobhope road movies

[@laurellane1721]

@@PhilipQuigley-x5b I LOVE the Road movies, especially Road to Morocco and the one in the jungle where the gorilla falls for Bob Hope (can't think which one it is.)

[@Loulizabeth]

For anyone who isn't sure Dean Jagger is the actor portraying General Waverly, the owner of the inn. I thought that was probably who he was, but needed to check to make sure.

[@doloresbellini6452]

One little bit of trivia. When Danny and Bing are doing the sisters act Bing couldn't stop laughing, Danny Kaye kept making him bust up. The take you see is the best one they were able to get.

[@robertsleeth861]

Yes! You can tell they had a great time doing it!😂😂

[@sergioh336]

I heard Danny hitting Bing was improvised! LOL Great scene!

[@robertsleeth861]

@sergioh336 You can see at the very end of the number Bing is trying his hardest not to laugh.😂

[@ser132]

you can hear Bing laughing on the audio at the end of the song

[@psychoween]

I work at a historic theater in Bexley, Ohio (built in 1937) and we had a showing of White Christmas this past Monday, and we sold out the show. The magic of this film has not faded over the years. As you said, they don't make them like this anymore. Merry Christmas to you both.

[@jcat30]

Hello from a fellow Columbus resident. I haven't been to the Drexel in so long. I'll have to catch a show sometime this year there. I'm glad that the showing of White Christmas sold out!

[@psychoween]

@@jcat30 we’d love to have you back!

[@psychoween]

@@jcat30 we’d love to have you back!

[@anthonykuns1032]

The song "White Christmas " debuted in another Bing Crosby movie called "Holiday Inn." The movie co-starred Fred Astire and included some of his best dance routines. Interestingly, the movie is also set at an inn, but that one is supposedly in Connecticut.

[@dianedeck]

Love Holiday Inn.

[@TheBTG88]

Actually, in Holiday Inn, the inn is located in Connecticut.

[@anthonykuns1032]

@TheBTG88 you are correct. I realized that after I posted my reply. The inn was close enough that people in New Yotk could drive up.for a holiday.

[@NeetkaAbru]

Fred's 'drunk dance' is still one of my all-time favorite dance routines, it's like the man had no bones! I've always loved the movie "Holiday Inn", particularly since they cut the Lincoln's birthday song which is just ... no. At the time the movie was made is was just in poor taste, but in today's culture it crossed the line into truly offensive. But the majority of the movie is pure delight.

[@outlanderfrog]

Technically, it's the same Inn. I'm pretty sure they just re-used the set! 😂

[@mikecronis]

Vera Ellen's dancing is nothing short of astounding, such that even Fred Astaire and Gene Kelley were impressed by her. Short career, her candle was twice-as-bright and how it shined.

[@adaddinsane]

That machine-gun tap is incredible.

[@sterling557]

Wow she has Legs For Days!❤

[@benji0099]

I mean....she was a professional dancer. One of the youngest Rockettes ever.

[@ahad2k11]

"He doesn't look that old. He's a silver fox!" God love you, Cassie. God love you.

[@TexasBorn1835]

I grew up watching this with my family, my granddad was a world War 2 vet, so this movie really meant something to us. My mother passed 2 years ago this coming January and it made me teary eyed watching this with yall.

[@vanyadolly]

My grandfather was a vet too, he even looked a bit like the general. That scene at the end with his granddaughter always gets me.

[@LivingOnCash]

I was born in Vermont in 1956. This was on TV every year at Christmas time and we faithfully watched. Back when it was a simpler time and people had class. It makes me sad to see what we have become.

[@chetcarman3530]

Bing Crosby's White Christmas was & may still be the biggest-selling record of all time. ❤

[@scottcarroll9201]

Physical media it definitely is. Digital sales it's been topped by an Ed Sheeran song I think.

[@bryanmyers5620]

Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney were all huge movie stars. Growing up, my favorite was Danny Kaye as The Court Jester and Inspector General were watched over and over in our family. Another great Bing Crosby Christmas movie is Holliday Inn that co-stars Fred Astair. But you can basically watch any movie with these stars in it and have a great time. There is a reason why their era was called The Golden Age of Hollywood.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

''The vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true..''

[@bryanmyers5620]

@@LordEriolTolkien The pellet of the poison is in the flagon with the dragon.

[@delinarandoma1053]

Oh I love the Court Jester! "Get it" "Got it." "Good"

[@joannaholden943]

Can we petition Cassie to watch The Court Jester?!

[@samswords9993]

YES! @@joannaholden943

[@bmw128racer]

A great musical that's really worth checking out is "Singin' In The Rain." 👍👍👍

[@anneball683]

I don’t love Gene Kelly. But his talent is remarkable and Debbie Reynolds’s an don O’Connor are two of the most fabulous stars ever. Hope they watch this movie

[@jimmers123]

This was my parents favorite Christmas movie growing up. I forced my future wife to watch it 15 years ago and now it’s her favorite Christmas movie of all time too. I guess we have good taste.

[@nicolelawless9942]

I rarely watch Christmas movies because I really don’t enjoy them very much. So I’m watching United 93 in tribute to the heroes that fought back and I’m missing them today

[@shsrpr]

3:12 Lolol, Cassie starting to sing "I'm..." then finishing the line in her head and realizing what movie she's watching just cracked me up. 😂

[@marvinsarracino116]

This was mom's favorite Christmas movie and when the dance scenes came on mom would grab dad's hand and dance. Such great memories with this movie. Thanks PIB for watching and reacting to this gem of a movie!❤💛

[@hallyhop]

That’s so precious 🥹 Reminds me of the stories my mom’s told me about my grandpa

[@leojamesclune1730]

No matter how many times I watch, chills when the General enters at the end.

[@TopsyTriceratops]

My mom watches this movie every Christmas, and always makes it a point to do so even if she is alone. Such a wonderful film, and she's made sure I experienced it.

[@biblehistoryscience3530]

FUN FACT: The guy in the photo @12:14 is the actor who played Alfalfa in the classic _Little Rascals_ comedy shorts. His name was Carl Switzer.

[@biblehistoryscience3530]

By the way, Carl was also in the classic movie, "It's A Wonderful Life". He was the prankster who dunked George and Mary in the pool under the high school dance floor. Also, the 84 year-old pool is still there and being used at Beverly Hills High School.

[@jualdeaux]

It is my favorite Christmas movie. I hope you liked it as much as I do.

[@tessesmom]

Mine also ❤

[@victoriasteffen4541]

Same here

[@seyoteff]

I watched this on Christmas Eve with my parents every year and as a mom now I keep the tradition going. One of my favourite Christmas movies ❤️

[@stacytownsend8657]

Thank you for watching my favorite Christmas movie! This movie had such vibrant colors, beautiful music and a lot of heart. I love the romance and the cast was amazing.

[@JensMyers-v7c]

I am mindblown that you two have not ever seen this before! The song "White Christmas" was first used in the movie "Holiday Inn", which was about a hotel that was only open for holidays. Bing Crosby was in that, along with Fred Astaire. It was a show with Irving Berlin music, and many of the numbers, especially the excerpts from Phil and Bob's shows were Irving Berlin songs recycled from other shows. I don't know where it ranks now, but for decades "White Christmas", recorded by Bing Crosby, was the all time best selling single.

[@Laceykat66]

I am always mindblown by what these ladies have not seen. What did they watch growing up ??

[@aaronhusk]

The hotel chain “Holiday Inn” got their name from that movie.

[@russellsketchley8830]

In any Irving Berlin movie the rule was always that only Irving berlin songs could be used. That's why in Holiday Inn for New Year's eve they couldn't even do Auld Lang Syne, but had to use a Berlin song for that.

[@joel65913]

Love, love, LOVE this movie!! It's an essential every Christmas. Saw it a few years ago in the theatre along with my nieces and it was such a wonderful experience. The print was in pristine condition making it even more beautiful to look at and it pulled you in even more. All four of the leads are perfectly cast. Vera-Ellen (Judy) is unquestionably one of the greatest dancers there ever was in film and her elegance, gracefulness and skill is given a great spotlight here. Bing and Rosemary Clooney were great friends and recorded several albums together and remained close throughout his life. Danny Kaye wasn't initially cast as Phil but when the first two choices-Fred Astaire and Donald O'Connor-proved unavailable he was brought in and is simply great. He and Bing share a great chemistry. I highly recommend seeking out one of his best starring vehicles "The Court Jester" which really shows off his versatility and is terrifically funny as well with a great cast backing him up including Angela Lansbury, Mildred Natwick and the bewitching Glynis Johns.

[@jimschmitz4848]

It was heart-warming seeing you both getting heart-warmed. I could see you doing the "Sisters" number.

[@renaissancepoet]

Two great comedies starring Danny Kaye are "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "The Court Jester". And Bing Crosby starred with Bob Hope in seven "Road To" pictures. The movies were a combination of adventure, comedy, romance, and music.

[@CathleenMJennings80]

HOW MANY OLD MOVIES DO YOU HAVE TO WATCH BEFORE YOU STOP THINKING YOU WON'T LIKE THEM?!?! LOL Old movies are amazing - and I'm so glad the "younger" people are giving them a chance! I'm only 43 but I've been watching classic movies since I was 10. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS My favorite songs are O Holy Night and Sleigh Ride (Boston Pops version)

[@jeffreymontgomery7516]

They're original, and aren't attempts to recapture the golden age by re-making them "with modern equipment." They didn't need all that CGI crap... the overprocessing ... the special effects.... The movie was worth seeing without it.

[@g2024_]

This is my favourite Xmas movie, closely followed by it’s a wonderful life. But this definitely brings major tears to my eyes when the general comes down & sees the men ❤

[@mserinjohnson]

If you like this movie Cassie, you’ll probably like The Court Jester. It’s another movie with Danny Kaye. It’s also a comedy musical. It also has Angela Lansbury who you’d know as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and The Beast.

[@richarddefortuna2252]

The song "White Christmas" originated in an older Bing Crosby film called "Holiday Inn," whoch co-starred Fred Astaire. The song was so popular that it received its own film about ten years later.

[@TurtleRabbitKimSooya]

I just watched this yesterday with my sister. My dad also retired from the military a few years ago so the scenes with the general always make me emotional now.

[@markkeller6635]

The song White Christmas was introduced in 1942 in the Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire movie Holiday Inn. You should definitely watch Holiday Inn. The version of the song used in that movie became one of the biggest selling records of all time.

[@ct6852]

That ending with the camera panning out over the audience singing was pretty fantastic. Super cozy Christmas movie. 🎄🌟🎄

[@lifelover515]

You guys really know how to spread that Christmas cheer. Haven't seen this for such a long time. Thanks so much for the trip down memory lane ladies. It's never cold in the house of Cassie, and I'm so glad Carly could brave the icy tundra to join us for this one.Sisters, sisters ...

[@dewman0269]

Well ladies, I'm so glad that the both you finally got to watch this wonderful Christmas classic... Your faces and your reactions were priceless... I can't imagine anyone going through life and not ever watching this wonderful movie... I'm 67 years old and I've watched this movie every year for at least 55 years now and it still gives me the warm fuzzies every time I watch it... It's my favorite Christmas movie to watch and now you've finally seen it too...Great reaction as always, ladies... I hope the both of you have the best Christmas ever...Merry Christmas to you both...Keep being awesome !!!...

[@richardscales9560]

Danny Kaye. What a superb performer.

[@caitlin329]

Bit of trivia people don't normally share so much: Donald O’Connor (Cosmo in Singin in the Rain) had been hired to make White Christmas but came down with a virus before shooting started. Paramount held the project for him, but he was not able to recover fully enough for the dance numbers in time to make the shooting schedule required for a December release. Danny Kaye inherited the part.

[@TeflonDave]

🎼"Sisters, sisters There were never such devoted sisters" 🎶

[@OldLadyReacts]

My absolute favorite Christmas movie ever. It’s the first one I watch every year after thanksgiving dinner is over. It’s my official start to the holiday season!

[@jdworst]

Oh my gosh!! I thought you had already seen this movie!! It is so perfect for you and your sister!! Holiday musical love story… I mean, could you love it any more?!? ❤❤❤

[@amysilknitter8928]

This is my absolute favorite Christmas movie. #1. Has been for decades. I love it so much with my whole heart.

[@davidstivers2537]

I can’t believe neither of you saw that Davis shook Bob’s hand with the arm that was in the sling! My favorite funniest scene! Love this movie and I see it every year. So glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas!

[@bert_towle]

Subtle, but hilarious if you see it!

[@MCMNasty2]

My family watches this every year and it still moves me to tears damn near in my 50s. A true holiday classic!

[@EastPeakSlim]

Danny Kaye was such a talented and versatile performer. His movie "The Court Jester" is such fun and worth a look.

[@AtlatlMan]

Oh they'd love that one.

[@delinarandoma1053]

My hubby doesn't usually like old films, so far he's watched it with me twice! He really enjoyed Court Jester.

[@sterling557]

​@@delinarandoma1053"The Vessel with the Pestle has .."

[@delinarandoma1053]

@sterling557 the pellet with the poision's in the vestle with the pestle, the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true!

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

43:25 Mark! Belated comment! Howdy, Blondes! 🤠 When you mentioned how blue their blue eyes were, it made me think about whether or not the movie had been colorized! Why? Because I remember someone like "Siskel & Ebert" noticing that Ted Turner's coloring process made everyone's eyes brown, which they realized when they saw that Frank "Old Blue Eyes" Sinatra's eyes were brown too! So I was thinking that somebody overcompensated when coloring this movie. But, nope, Leslie, this movie was made with a new color process to begin with as you noticed at the start. Ahem. Quote - White Christmas was filmed in TechniColor using VistaVision, Paramount's then-brand-new projection process designed to offer sharper imagery and richer color. Ocober 31, 2024. - End Quote!

[@thomast8539]

Hope the girls get to catch Dean Jagger (General Waverly here) in a great WW2 movie with Gregory Peck, called Twelve O'Clock High (1949). Please put it on the list.

[@archbury918]

Incredible movie. Was used for decades in the military and corporate world for studies in command. Should've won Best Picture

[@erikthered7564]

Now you ladies know the reason Der Bingle (Bing Crosby) was called "The Crooner." Aside from his voice and singing style, he was one of the most influential people in Hollywood in his day, and championed many new technologies. Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar on ST:TNG) is Bing's Granddaughter.

[@deanaltman6841]

The song White Christmas did not come from this movie. Bing first performed it in the movie “Holiday Inn” from 1942. An even better Christmas movie.

[@dandowe1985]

The ending is the best--the whole group toasting each other and wishing each other Merry Christmas--full on heartwarming.

[@capstan50g]

This has been my second-favorite Christmas movie for decades(right behind the original Miracle On 34th Street) and I think you can see why. Great music, great dancing, two love stories for the price of one, and a great display of altruism. For your next musical, you SHOULD NOT MISS High Society, a musical remake of The Philadelphia Story that stars Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly, and features Louis Armstrong and his band. It's amazing and funny, with great songs. Highly recommended.

[@juliarabbitts1595]

Danny Kaye was my Dad’s favourite performer, as a result he adored this film.

[@Ken-h5d]

Well girls, this was the most enjoyable reaction yet. There are several classic movies I try to watch at Christmas and this is one of them. So glad you enjoyed it. You've done "It's a Wonderful Life", and "Miracle on 34th St." "A Christmas Carol" with George C. Scott is my favorite version of that classic. A lesser known but very enjoyable Christmas theme film from the same era as "White Christmas" is "It Happened on 5th Ave." You might like it as well. One of you mentioned this had 2 love stories in it. In '53 there was a classic comedy with 3 love stories. "How to Marry a Millionaire" starred 3 of the top women of the day. Marilyn Monroe. A sex symbol yes, but a great comedic actress as well. Betty Grabble. The #1 pin-up girl of WWII. And Lauren Bacall. (IMO) one of the classic beauties of all time. It's not Christmas movie but please consider putting it on your list for next year. Thanks for tonight's reaction and a very Merry Christmas to all.

[@TheLibrarianOG1]

You guys should do more Bing Crosby movies. He's one of my absolute favorites, up there with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Frank Sinatra. Those guys really dominated the period between the 30s to the early 70s, especially when it comes to movie musicals. Every time I watch most movies from this 40yr period, my heart is just full of joy by the end, I absolutely love it.

[@larrystuder6378]

Dig up one of the Road Pictures-- The Road to- Morrocco, Bali, Rio, several more- Crosby and Bob Hope, the comedian- both came from vaudeville, where, to succeed, you had to be able to sing, dance, act, tell jokes. Much like this. And most of them featured Dorothy Lamour, who wore short skists that showed off her legs. Generally, the plots centered around these 2 guys in show biz who were always in some difficulty, often with Lamour as an adversary. Dance, song, comedy, mystery, romance...

[@josephpaul4548]

​@@larrystuder6378 Morocco, Zanzibar, and Utopia were my favorites.

[@raloria9173]

Agreed. I would highly recommend "High Society". Bing in a movie with Frank Sinatra? Titans!

[@TheLibrarianOG1]

@@raloria9173 they did do a few more together I think. I'm blanking on the name now, but it was one they did in the 70s, when they were getting a bit older, I think it also had Fred Astaire. I can't remember if Gene Kelly was in that one though. I'd always been obsessed with seeing Gene and Fred together in a picture so I was very happy when I saw The Ziegfeld Follies. Even the Original Ziegfeld Follies is a classic.

[@clairemendoza8082]

So happy you both are finally seeing this movie! My mom and dad’s favorite! Well one of them! Mom listened to Bing Crosby in her house everyday when she was a little girl and now every year at Christmas we listen to Bing Crosby’s Christmas Album at Christmas! ❤️❤️ His voice is sublime! Underrated IMO. Yeah Sinatra is okay but he’s not Crosby IMO ❤️🙏 No one sings “White Christmas,” like him! Rosemary Clooney is George Clooney’s aunt. ❤️❤️ All the costumes in this movie are amazing! Mom always cries when they sing for the general. They just don’t make classics like this anymore! ❤️❤️ Please also check out Christmas Cottage with Peter O’Toole and Jared Padalecki and Smokey Mountain Christmas with Dolly Parton. Merry Christmas to you both from my mom and I in So. Cal USA 🇺🇸 ❤️❤️❤️

[@BryanAlaspa]

Danny Kaye is one of the greatest comedic actors of all time. Could sing, dance and deliver a comedic line like no one else.

[@EmilyRitcheson]

This movie is very near and dear to my heart. I have to watch it multiple times every year - including the commentary track Rosemary Clooney recorded later in her life. Y'all's reactions were absolutely delightful! I love how much you got into the plot, and your love for General Waverly absolutely won me over.

[@donaldrogers9509]

Spent 50 years in Alberta, mostly in GP area. Don't miss the winters. :)

[@keithdean9149]

Bing Crosby - Before there was autotune, there was TALENT.

[@ohmightywez]

Just because it will make you jolly, you have to go back and listen to the little man, Percy Helton, who is playing the conductor was the voice of the Piglet in all the Winnie the Pooh cartoons and movies. If you close your eyes you can hear it.

[@igna83]

If you loved this one, you'll need to watch "Holiday Inn" - it's just as wonderful!

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

My FAVORITE Christmas song is ** CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE** and sung by the late great NAT KING COLE

[@loungelizardatwar7375]

Thank you so much for this. White Christmas was my mom's favorite Christmas movie and I try to watch it every year as a tribute to her. Now I may just watch your reaction instead. It was so fun to watch you two fall in love with it! Also can't wait to see your rendition of "Sisters" !!!!🎄

[@owend33344]

Merry Christmas

[@jkmacrunnel]

I'm so glad you guys watched this! Its the ultimate Christmas Classic IMO. And not enough people know about it! I couldn't believe how many of my younger co-workers had never heard of it. Its one of my mom's favorites, so we grew up watching it. I've always loved it, but I've come to love it more the older I get, because I can just appreciate it more. So heartwarming and Christmasy!

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Love seeing the younger folk understand the older films are the best films. Very few of today movies will be loved in 25 years let alone 75 or 100. Classic film. my second favorite after It's a wonderful life.. please know greatness has no expiration date folks. Seek out the classics

[@scottcarroll9201]

Another Bing Crosby Christmas movie you should watch is Going My Way. It won the Oscar for best picture and Crosby won for best actor.

[@francisredmond2801]

One of the stars (the old priest) played a major role with John Wayne in the Quiet Man I have suggested this movie before

[@duanelavely5481]

The start of this movie brings back more recent memories for me, i.e., Christmas Eve,1968. The Bob Hope Christmas Show was scheduled to perform at the outdoor theater on the Naval Station at Cam Ranh Bay that night. We hitch hiked out there in the morning to be able to sit/stand as close to the stage as possible. After all, Ann Margaret was the star attraction. For the finale, Bob Hope asked everybody to join in & sing "Silent Night". Fortunately it had just started raining & camouflaged our tears. Grown men don't cry, do they? We hiked back to our base & decided to stop at the chow hall for breakfast. As we walked into the chow hall, they had Christmas music playing. I remember hearing a song that I hadn't heard growing up in Texas, "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Obviously, I wouldn't be going home but I remembered the line "if only in my dreams". Now every time I hear that song, I remember Christmas morning, 1968! I'd still like to see you & Carly's reaction to "Bell, Book, & Candle", i.e., Christmas with witches.

[@ebbhead20]

This is so weird to see them only knowing Bing Crosby when Danny was way bigger globally. And his act that seems to confuse them is what hrs known for. He was the Jim Carrey of the time.. 😊 A fave of danish tv in the 70's and 80s. He was always on when i was a kid or teen..

[@lowellaguno]

"White Christmas" is a film I watch every Christmas Eve. My father is the one who helped make this film part of my Christmas holiday "ritual." He would watch it every Christmas, especially after the film cam out on VHS (and later DVD). His birthday is 25 December. Now "White Christmas" became part of my sons' holiday rituals. Another Christmas film for Cassie & Carly would be "Joyeux Noël" (2005), if they haven't seen it yet.

[@farmerbill6855]

It was great to see you two get sucked into this wonderful old movie. You really ought to explore more classic films, thay are really much better than today's awful Hollywood. They have class and heart.

[@robertsleeth861]

Couldn't agree more.

[@audraross3012]

I love the dialogue too "...without so much as a kiss my foot or have an apple!" Try throwing that into your next conversation.

[@JasonRule-1]

You got to see Danny Kaye along with Bing Crosby. Kaye was known as a physical comedian. You can see that humor in his performances.

[@joepowell7025]

You really can't beat these beautiful old classics.

[@steveross8364]

I'm an old, hard hearted meanie but "The Glass Slipper" (1955) starring Leslie Caron hits me hard in the feels. I think you two wonderful girls would really like it. Merry Xmas, PiB thanks for a wonderful year.

[@Keyboardje]

The young man in the picture of "the ugly brother" was Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, who was famous as a child actor in "The Little Rascals" movies. He also played a small part in "It's a Wonderful Life". There he's the one that opens the pool. :)

[@sterling557]

Alfalfa was a "crooner" too. 🙂

[@tackysum]

I usually watch this on Christmas Eve as well. So glad Carly was able to join you for this reaction. You guys reminded me of kids opening presents with this reaction, such joy and laughter. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.

[@tackysum]

Oh, and the song White Christmas made it's debut in a film called 'Holiday Inn' with Bing.

[@LeeCarlson]

Private -> Corporal -> Seargent -> Lieutenant -> Captain -> Major -> Colonel -> General.

[@pepsiman990]

MORE MUSICALS PLZ!!! I'll let you two in on a little secret, musicals are almost always Rom-Coms. And I know how much you two love Rom-Coms.

[@bert_towle]

You've seen "the Sisters" brother (just a photo) in another of your Christmas reactions. During the Charleston contest in "It's a Wonderful Life", the same actor played the kid who opened the gym floor exposing the pool. He's Carl "Alfafa" Switzer, discovered by Hal Roach with his brother for the Our Gang comedies in 1934. Carl appeared in over 70 of those shorts before he got too old. Then he was in bit parts (often uncredited) during the '40s and '50s. He was shot to death when he was 32.

[@Oldtoby1138]

After seeing you enjoy Danny Kaye so much - there's a boatload of Danny Kaye movies that you both would love: Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Wonderman, and The Court Jester to name a few! Loved your reaction to this classic!

[@sandralorenz1796]

Favorite Christmas song...White Christmas, of course. Nobody sings it like Bing. The song was written for a movie called "Holiday Inn" and then they made this movie. Private is a demotion from Sgt. The ballerina sitting in the center is Bing's youngest daughter, Mary Francis. Merry Christmas!

[@charliegrifo9668]

So glad to see you’re about to watch this..has to be one of my all time favorite Christmas movies and hope it will be one of yours too!!

[@ianlove1215]

I feel you missed Danny Kaye shaking hands with Bing while in the hospital with his injured arm!! Betty (Bob's girl) is played by Rosemary Clooney, George's aunt. One of the male dancers with Betty during Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me is George Chakiris who went on to be Bernardo in West Side Story

[@renecasillas1308]

I used to watch this movie every Christmas with my mom. This was her favorite movie. I love this movie

[@robwagnon6578]

Bing Crosby singing white Christmas alone is actually memorizing:)

[@Acid_Assassin]

My mom loves this movie. We just watched it after baking cookies all afternoon. This is pretty nostalgic for me, which seems strange considering it was 40 by the time I was even born.

[@feistyoctopusoctopoda4490]

Joyeux Noël (English: Merry Christmas) is a 2005 war drama film based on the Christmas truce of December 1914, depicted through the eyes of French, British, and German soldiers. This is a real Christmas war movie. It's about soldiers who refused to keep on fighting to celebrate Christmas together. It really happened - and it's deeply moving.

[@feistyoctopusoctopoda4490]

@Popcorninbed1_DMnow I loved seeing "White Christmas" with you and your sister. Btw Bing Crosby sang that song earlier in the musical Holiday Inn with Fred Astaire. (Fred Astaire does his funny drunk dance) Merry Christmas. PS What does 'shoot a response' mean? (english is not my first language)

[@karenp7383]

Seasons Greetings from sunny Australia! This is a lovely movie, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Danny Kaye is also in another sweet movie, 'The Court Jester' (1955) with Glynis Johns and Angela Lansbury - also 'The Pirate' (1948) with Judy Garland and Gene Kelly is adorable and very entertaining! And Vera-Ellen was in the fun 'On the Town' (1949) with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra 🌷

[@kingdomofthemoon]

This is one of my mother-in-law's favorite Christmas movies. My husband and I watch this with her every year.

[@OCRSixtoSounds]

Oh Holy Night, sung by a children's choir. It's what makes Christmas for me.

[@The_Dudester]

Christmas Eve 1944, my father was fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, where he got the "million dollar wound" that sent him home for good. The hole in the front of his shoulder was slightly larger than a pencil, but the hole in the back of his shoulder was big enough to put your fist in.

[@sterling557]

REPLY: "Nuts"

[@ckroustalis8244]

My father-in-law was driving a tank in general (blood and guts) Patton's third army on the way to Bastone...