White Christmas (1954) Movie REACTION!

For Film Friday #57, Madison watches White Christmas for the first time.
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[@GarthKlein]

Bing Crosby was nominated three times for Academy Awards and won for "Going My Way." In the mid-forties he was the most popular actor in movies.

[@DavidB-2268]

Bing Crosby had a long and successful film career, including the "Road to" series of movies with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. He has 106 acting credits on IMDB.

[@Dej24601]

The correct spelling of the word is “Tonight,” as in - this night. The spelling “tonite” is more of a recent slang, a colloquialism, originally popularized as a shortened version to save space in printed media.

[@mellissafrench8700]

White Christmas is without a doubt one of my favourite ever christmas movies. Also fun fact the part where Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are doing the sisters routine it was entirely improv, they where messing around on set and the director found it hilarious so he kept it in so the laughing is entirely real.

[@thomastimlin1724]

The original introduction to the White Christmas song was 12 years earlier in the 1942 Movie "Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby, Marjorie Reynolds and Fred Astaire. Bing and Marjorie sang it together at the piano first. Irving Berlin wrote it for that movie. I have the original sheet music....it has an introduction that nobody sings anymore. "The sun is shining , the grass is green, the orange and the palm trees sway. There's never been such a day, in Beverly Hills L.A. But it's December the 24th....and I am longing to be up north...." then they go into the main part of the song everyone songs. Fred Astaire was hilarious in that movie playing drunk and trying to dance at a party.

[@keithneale6223]

Holiday Inn is a very funny movie. Astaire’s drunk dance and the firecracker dance are both great!

[@flaggerify]

@@keithneale6223 Probably superior to this movie.

[@cpete2976]

I grew up in the 60s loving this and other classic Christmas movies including Holiday Inn. But I can't recommend Holiday Inn because of (1) the blackface routine for 'Abraham', and (2) the character of Mamie - she is so kind and smart but her dialog is so stereotyped; if only they had allowed the actress to portray her as a human being instead of a safe (for a white auduence) stereotype. How ironic that the 4th of July song has the lyric: 'that all God's children shall be free' if only the producers, director, and writers had realized the concept of Mamie was hurtful.

[@DravenGal]

Actually, Geoff Castellucci of Voiceplay does the full version including that verse! It’s a low bass cover.

[@bossfan49]

It was especially true from the vaudeville era through the glory years of the musical, but even into the early '70s it was encouraged for up and coming entertainers to make themselves a triple-threat acting/singing/dancing. Either that, or you better be able to ride a horse.

[@peterramsay4674]

That’s cool. You mentioned Edith Head. Nobody on these channels acknowledge her contributions in being the preeminent Wardrobe guru back then. Well done.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Yep, she's a Hollywood legend in her own right.

[@arthurrubiera8029]

One movie with Bing Crosby that you much watch is The Bells of St Mary. It is Bing at his acting best! Also in the movie, “Its A Wondering Life”, in the scene where it shows the Movie theater in Bedford Falls the front of movie says Now showing Bells of St. Mary!!! It is a wonderful movie!

[@tduffy5]

One of the male dancers is George Chakiris, who played the gang leader of the Sharks, Bernardo, in West Side Story, 1961.

[@Finians_Mancave]

The photo @ 8:00 supposedly showing the girls' brother is actually that of famous child star Carl Switzer, who played the role of Alfalfa in the Little Rascals series/films. Interestingly, Carl had a small role in It's a Wonderful Life (featured here a couple weeks back) where he played the annoying kid trying to talk to Mary at the school dance just before George whisks her away.

[@custardflan]

Rosemary Clooney is George Clooney's aunt, I believe. In her "break up song" performance, one of the dancers is George Chakiris, who would go on to win an Oscar for West Side Story.

[@j24601valjean]

I am so pleased that this film still has something to offer the world today. Your reaction was a gift.

[@bighuge1060]

Exactly. So many 'reactors' use a movie to allow them to quip or mug but Madison is among those who truly react to a movie without making it about themselves. That's why I watch reaction videos; to relive a movie through fresh eyes. I watched Jurassic Park numerous times in the theatre and each time felt like the same as the audience was experiencing the movie for their first time. There's a lot to be said about experiencing things vicariously.

[@charlieirvin5423]

One of my mothers favorite Movies around the Christmas season she and My dad use to sit side by side watching this First time I saw him Cry over this Movie Bing Crosby Danny Kay . Now its My Favorite Movie.

[@jsharp3165]

My favorite Vera-Ellen movie is "On the Town" with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra. It's very witty and funny with great dance numbers and a show-stopper by Ann Miller.

[@jeffreyjeziorski1480]

You are referring to Miss Turnstiles!! Show 5he proper respect!

[@jsharp3165]

@@jeffreyjeziorski1480 You had Miss Hodges, too?!

[@michaelm6948]

Danny Kaye was a massive star back in the day. A great all around talent. Love the reaction!

[@jamesalexander5623]

Uber-Talented! ....

[@bighuge1060]

I got to know him in the 1970s and 80s when Hans Christian Anderson was frequently broadcast on television during the holiday season. My other exposure to him was the Secret Life of Walter Mitty, an extremely entertaining movie.

[@charlieeckert4321]

The home of Rosemary Clooney (George's aunt) has been turned into a museum. Among the artifacts on display is one of the fans from "Sisters, Sisters). It has a lot of damage, which means it's almost certainly the one Danny was hitting Bing with.

[@DravenGal]

I had to come back and watch this reaction again. Did you know "White Christmas" is the best selling song of ALL TIME? Also, you might want to check out a rather special duet...it's Bing Crosby and David Bowie doing a song together, "Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy." They did it on a Christmas TV show Bing did, not long before Bing passed away. It's truly epic, and very underappreciated!

[@jcastromex]

Hello and Merry Christmas Madison! "White Christmas", "It's a Wonderful Life", and "Miracle on 34th Street" and three movies that I try to watch every single year for their holiday awesomeness! Bing Crosby is a fine actor and if you'd like, I can suggest a few of his finest films in a future comment for you to react to next year. Edith Head (c. 1898-1981) is widely viewed as Hollywood's most successful costume designer, as well as one of its most colorful personalities. She was nominated for 35 Academy Awards, won eight, and designed the costumes for several hundred films. Intimately, she was known as "The Dress Doctor". I look forward to seeing any classic film with her name shining up in the credits. She was a legend like no other! This film really should be seen in Blu-Ray to enhance and bring out the spectacular color schemes in all the routines. It should also be seen on wide-screen. Now, about the word tonite…it kind of goes back to the 60s & 70s, where it became seen as ‘cool’ among the younger generation to spell words incorrectly - deliberately. Things like teenage magazines, informal messages, pop songs, etc would use such versions as ‘luv’ for ‘love’; ‘’reely’ for ‘really’- and ‘tonite’ for ‘tonight’. It can also be written as so for advertising purposes, such as the word "donut" (which should correctly be doughnut). It makes the words easier to remember. Note that these 'compacted' words are totally NOT CORRECT and should only be used in informal settings. Danny Kaye is one of my top 3 favorite make comedians of all time with Jerry Lewis being the first and Lou Costello as the second. 💙 I'm so glad that you reacted to this film. I want to wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year's. I also wish you greater success in 2023 with anticipation of reaching 50K by the end of the year! I enjoy you and your reactions very very much and look forward to them as they come out. Stay well and be blessed all the days of your life. See you next year! 🤗😽💕🎄🥳 📽❤️

[@flashgordon6238]

Grew up watching this in the 1960's. This was one of the big three Christmas movies along with "Miracle on 34th Street" and “A Christmas Carol” before "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Story" became popular.

[@wrybreadspread]

24:36 The red color is so dominant in the final scene. Absolutely resplendent. 24:50 The final song opens the floodgates of nostalgia. Every time.

[@Flastew]

My parents loved this movie, and it became a must watch at Christmas. Fun story with great actors. Madison, your outfit, hair and makeup are outstanding. Enjoy your time off you deserve it and everyone will be here waiting when you return.

[@jsharp3165]

In the late 19th and into the middle of the 20th century, advertisers and businesses started shortening words to fit them on signage and packaging with larger letters. Quick became quik, doughnut became donut, drive-through became drive-thru, tonight/tonite, etc. It was seen as modern, advanced, and streamlined while non-standard and hip. Some of those spellings have actually become standard since then.

[@wildkatarn7141]

One of my mother's all-time favorite films. This movie IS "Christmas time" to our family.

[@NicholasRamos]

Merry Christmas, Madison! 🎄 It wouldn't be Christmas without the traditional viewing of the classic movie, White Christmas. I always get choked up at the end of the movie where all the veteran soldiers all pay tribute to their General by singing him an inspiring song. Always a touching moment that brings out my Christmas spirit. Thank you!

[@BlueShadow777]

Crosby was a good actor. You ought to check out his series of very funny “Road” movies with Bob Hope. • ROAD TO MOROCCO • ROAD TO ZANZIBAR • ROAD TO UTOPIA • ROAD TO RIO • ROAD TO SINGAPORE • ROAD TO BALI • ROAD TO HONG KONG In fact, Bob Hope was supposed to star with Crosby in WHITE CHRISTMAS. However, I think he was down with ‘flu or committed to another studio or something. So, Danny Kaye was cast. By the way, Rosemary Clooney is/was George Clooney’s aunt.

[@hainstol]

You may not know this, but the actress who played Emma, Mary Wickes, was a well known actress who acted almost until her death in 1995. She played Sister Mary Lazarus in Sister Act with Whoopie Goldberg

[@billbabcock1833]

The actress playing Betty is Rosemary Clooney, George Clooney's aunt.

[@hawkmaster381]

Bing was best friends with Bob Hope and they made a lot of old radio shows together and notably the famous “Road” movies. You would love them!

[@indiecab9593]

If every line is sung it’s called an opera. White Christmas is a musical.

[@ChicagoDB]

The only major Christmas classic you haven’t seen is “The Bishop’s Wife”

[@Dej24601]

Yes; one of my favorites!!

[@Loulizabeth]

I would also add the 1951 version of The Christmas Carol called "Scrooge" with three amazing actor Alistair Simm, for me this is my favourite version of the story. I do really enjoy many other versions of this story as well.

[@Dej24601]

Agree with comment below on the 1951 version of Christmas Carol. Altho many feature great casts, this “noirish” version is so compelling and realistic.

[@thomastimlin1724]

the 2 guys were singing a lot of Irving Berlin songs in the beginning. Rosemary Clooney was a big singing star back then, she was the aunt of actor Nick Clooney. Danny Kaye was a superstar all around entertainer like Bing ,but was considered a comedian. Vera Ellen was an actress and a superior dancer, just fabulous.

[@garysatterlee9455]

Nick Clooney is Rosemary's brother. He is the father of actor George Clooney.

[@jamesalexander5623]

Vera-Ellen had the smallest waist in Hollywood!

[@garysatterlee9455]

@@jamesalexander5623 And the best legs!

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

If you want to see a couple of other good Bing Crosby movies where he mixes his acting with singing, please try "Holiday Inn" (the movie in which Irving Berlin's song "White Christmas" was first introduced, and/or "The Bells of St Mary's" with Ingrid Bergman. They were shot in black & white, but they are still classics.

[@wraithby]

Nice reaction Madison! For a western themed musical that you'd thoroughly enjoy, see "Annie Get your Gun", an amazing performance by Betty Hutton..

[@JKM395]

Such a wonderful film. If you tell a good story, it will stay a good story forever.

[@kissmy_butt1302]

Vera Allen was a great dancer. Rosemary Clooney, George Clooney's aunt, was at the height of her game. Her wealth went south later in life but she still had a terrific voice.

[@djgrant8761]

If you want to see more Bing Crosby films then check out “The Bell’s of St. Mary’s” “The Country Girl” “Going My Way” “High Society” “Holiday Inn” “Pennies from Heaven” “Riding High” The Road to movies he did with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour “Road to Bali” “Road to Morocco” “Road to Singapore” “Road to Zanzibar” and the film he was in with the Rat Pack “Robin and the Seven Hoods”.

[@MrGadfly772]

The song White Christmas actually came from an earlier version of this d movie called Holiday Inn.

[@JesseOaks-ef9xn]

I wonder if anyone else noticed how tiny Vera Ellen's waist was. The cast was great, the songs were great, and the story was great. I wish I could watch it every Christmas.

[@KajunMoo70]

Madison, here’s a bit of trivia for you. The actress/singer playing Bing Crosby’s love interest is Rosemary Clooney who is actor George Clooney’s Aunt. Great reaction!

[@jeanb.5405]

LOL Tonight is the right way to spell it. Tonite is a different word referring to some kind of explosive compound. I watch this movie every year, it was a little odd seeing it in such short version but still fun to watch with you. Merry Christmas.

[@IDLERACER]

😎👍 If it's of interest, this was not the first time that Danny Kaye was paired up with Vera-Ellen. They were also a couple in "The Kid From Brooklyn" (1946). 😉

[@imuawarriors]

such an iconic movie. My wife and I watch this every holiday season.... I still get mad at the nosy lady at the Inn however..... lol.

[@stretch4872]

I grew up loving Bing Crosby movies, especially the "road pictures " with Bob Hope. You really should check out The Bells of St. Mary's. Loved your reaction and the trip down memory lane.

[@JJ_W]

Madison, as others have said, if you enjoyed _White Christmas_ , you'd probably enjoy the "Road To ..." comedies, typically starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour. Crosby and Hope play off each other wonderfully. I don't care much for the first one ( _Road to Singapore_ , 1940), but by the time they get to _Road To Morocco_ (1942), they've found their formula for success. (Note, most are black-and-white.)

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

It's funny how some family's genetics are so strong. I can't even look at Rosemary Clooney without seeing seeing Nick and George. They have the same eye and mouth shapes.

[@bighuge1060]

I had no interest in this movie until I was treated to see the musical on stage at one of NJ's two biggest stages and I was sold. Heck, they made it snow in the theatre! The movie is a little different from the movie but after the show, I immediately purchased the original cast album on CD and the White Christmas movie on DVD. Since then, White Christmas is a December must-watch for me. I loved the Florida club setting, the train scenes and especially that wonderful Columbia Inn. There is definitely a ton of music in this that could be removed as it doesn't advance the story but the movie is extremely fun to watch. The ending with the general is extremely moving. I especially like the way his granddaughter looks at him in his old uniform. And Mary Wicks is always wonderful. Back to the stage version, the audience first sees the show beyond the open barn doors, then it's snowing on the stage, then it actually snows onto the audience members. Outside of seeing a performance of The Nutcracker Suite at that very same theatre, White Christmas truly made it feel like Christmas.

[@DavidB-2268]

One of my all-time favourite Christmas movies.

[@mikerobertson4041]

Great movie! Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen!!!

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

bing crosby teamed up with bob hope and dorothy lamour in a very successful series of 7 comedy movies called "the road pictures" beginning with 1940's "Road to Singapore" and ending with 1962's "The Road to Hong Kong." crosby was in many movies, sometimes in straight dramatic roles, and even won an oscar for "going my way.' thanka for the video and merry christmas all you filthy animals!

[@jacquelinejones9923]

Great film, great dancing, singing, wardrobes and storyline!

[@chris...9497]

Just so you know, "White Christmas" was not just a one-off for Bing's acting; he'd been doing films for years, a lot of them classics. -several Catholic priest films ("The Bells of St Mary's", "Going My Way", "Top o' the Morning", etc) -seven "Road" movies with Bob Hope ("The Road to Hong Kong", "The Road to Morocco", etc) Bing had appeared in at least 27 films. In musicals, you DON'T sing every line; that's opera. In a musical, people sing when the situation gets so full of emotion that they burst into song, but mostly the dialogue is normal speech. By the way, Percy Helton played the train conductor in "White Christmas" as well as the drunken Santa Claus who gets fired in the 1947 "Miracle on 34th Street". One of the male chorus dancers, the one most prominent in Betty's NYC single act, is George Chakiris, who played Bernardo (Maria's brother) in the 1961 "West Side Story". Rosemary Clooney, who plays Betty, is George Clooney's aunt. Hearing you go on about Edith Head's costuming, I had to wonder whether anyone has ever held a costume party where people were asked to come as their favorite movie character, especially a Christmas or New Year's Party dressed as a holiday-specific film character...

[@kenfreeman8888]

I had a big smile on my face the whole reaction. Thank you for sharing this. Ever since I first watched this film, I like to count my blessings when I go to bed. I love that song.

[@davidcollver6155]

Rosemary Clooney is the mother of Miguel Ferrer. He starred in Twin Peaks TV series also Stephen King's The Stand. And he had other parts elsewhere. Rosemary Clooney is a well-known singer was married to Jose Ferrer. That's it. Rosemary Clooney professional singer, come ona my house, is my favorite of hers but she did plenty more very popular songs. Rosemary Clooney is Bing Cosby's girl in this movie.

[@actaeon299]

The 'misunderstanding' is a staple among romance movies.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

My favorite Danny Kaye dance number is Make Em Laugh, from Singin' In The Rain. Another classic.

[@deedee67888]

That was Donald O'Connor

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

@@deedee67888 Yes, you're right! 🤣

[@joepangia4413]

I hit the like button as soon as you thanked us all for spending millions of minutes watching your reactions 😀. Merry Christmas from south Australia! PS don’t worry about the world ending today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia!!

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Not only is it tomorrow, it's also Summer

[@AtomicAgePictures]

Tonite is often used in advertising in the entertainment industry in the United States, for example on signs outside theaters displaying the evening's performances.

[@donstruble7489]

If you would like to see Bing Crosby act, you should watch one of the movies in which he plays a catholic priest. "Going my Way" and my favorite "The Bells of St. Mary". He actually turned down the role because as a race horse breeder and gambler he didn't think he could or should play a priest. He then got a call from the pope, who asked him to reconsider. He took the part and did a great job.

[@ChicagoDB]

Bing Crosby was brilliant as always… You need to watch him in: “Going My Way” and “The Bells of St. Mary’s” [Henry Travers, who played “Clarence the Angel” is also in that]

[@craigvancil4410]

Tonite is a a show business advertising word only really used in the U.S. Lite is also used instead of Light. There was an explosive that was called Tonite used at the turn of the century, similar to dynamite. The expression was used as a play on words to describe an explosive fun show. Some ads would say something like Tonite come out for a dynamite show. The slang spelling helps to keep the visual rhyme.

[@primocorona4331]

My favorite Christmas movie. Thanks for posting this!

[@doorran]

Bing Crosby appeared in somewhere around 80 movies. He was unique in that for years the Paramount contract with him stated that he could not appear in a movie unless he sang.

[@vanyadolly]

This is my favourite christmas movie! I usually watch it every year

[@Cerridwen7777]

Best Christmas movie ever. They don't make them like they used to.

[@kennyhogg5820]

Tonite was just an alternate spelling used mostly for signs outside a venue. I assume to save a tiny bit of space, and to save on cost for things like neon signs. I saw it on occasion as a child, but seems it's not used as much anymore.

[@dudieb]

Bing Crosby acted in movies almost as long as he had been a singer. He was nominated 3 times for an academy award and won once. You should definately check out his movie "Going My Way”. It is one of my favorites.

[@hk43xx]

Tonite: Tonite is how the word was spelled and used when it was first derived from Old English, which occurred in the early 1300s. Tonight: Tonight is the adapted and later, more commonly known English version that came about as a result of the colonization of the United States.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Loved this, Madison! Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this, and Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🌲

[@robwealer5416]

Danny Kaye was an institution on his own... his comic abilities are legendary. His film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" was remade by Ben Stiller, is amazing on its own and worth a look.

[@laurab68707]

You look so nice today!! Have a very Merry Christmas Madison! This is such a great movie.

[@vicjr74]

Great reaction. I love White Christmas I watch it every year on Christmas eve.

[@upspaul7778]

Bing did several movies with Bob Hope My Fav Bing movie is " A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs court"

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

For a little extra Bing Crosby Christmas fun look on KZbin for his duet with David Bowie on Little Drummer Boy.

[@cptchaotic]

Thank you for making not just my holiday season special but the entire year a very special year.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Still one of my top three favorite Christmas movies! Wonderful reaction, and you are right and Edith Head put together stellar costumes for this movie, especially those dresses in the Santa scene. If you get one of those style dresses you'd better show us how wonderful you look in it! 🙂 I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

[@donkelley7407]

Hi Madison. Enjoyed your reactions, thank you. I'm sure somebody has mentioned this, but Going My Way is an excellent film, one of Crosby's best performances, iconic and won many awards. Have a nice weekend and holiday.

[@johnbarry1712]

I know I am a year late, but if you like Crosby's acting in this, you should check out the Road pictures with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Very entertaining.

[@celinhabr1]

It's such a lovely movie. I miss thus type of movies.

[@Ddog785]

i have had this movie on blu ray for a long time...one of these days......one of these days,,i will watch it

[@scapevelocity]

Not a Christmas movie, but I have to recommend High Society, a musical remake of The Philadelphia Story with Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong. I believe it was Grace Kelly's last film before she became Princess Grace of Monaco.

[@marymckellar9157]

I often thought there must be two sts of fans as they had them for their frst performance, but the guys had them after they left.

[@long-timesci-fienthusiast9626]

Hi Madison, I`m really glad you enjoyed this film, I still find it hard to believe so many younger people have not seen these Xmas classics. As mentioned by (David B), Bing was also well-known for his Series of Comedy films with Bob Hope. Danny Kaye also has a rich comedy film history starting in 1944. But perhaps you would like to explore his 1945 (Wonder Man), a musical/comedy alongside Vera Ellen, his "partner in crime" in this film. :)

[@bossfan49]

Most young people are not interested in films/music from before they were born. In this case, White Christmas was made probably before her parents were born! If I didn't have older brothers and sisters I'm sure I wouldn't be aware of most the cultural things I'm aware of.

[@dnish6673]

Whenever I watch this movie all that happens is I get freaked out by Vera-Ellen’s waistline.

[@mrbomb1339]

Great reaction to one of my favorite holiday films! It has been a great year watching movies with you this year, I look forward to see what else you put out for years to come!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Hi Madison. Congrats in advance on your upcoming announcement. Bing was indeed a very talented actor. He was nominated in successive years for best actor for his role of Father O'Malley in 2 great films. Going my way and The Bells of St. Mary's. Even if you don't react, you should watch them. There was also Holiday Inn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Country Girl and a movie he did with Frank Sinatra and Frank's Rat Pack buddies called Robin and the 7 Hoods. BTW not sure if you knew who she was but Betty was played by Rosemary Clooney who was a huge singing star and the aunt of George Clooney. Hope the new year brings your novel much success!

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

The dance scene was filmed in one take.

[@blackpowder99]

I'm so happy to hear about your successes, I totally think you're a absolutely beautiful person ❤️ Marry Christmas 🎄⛄ and a very blessed New Year 🙏💯

[@davesherrard4013]

You’re absolutely beautiful 😍 Great reaction to a classic. HOLIDAY INN w/ Bing Crosby is my favorite. Watch on your own. Happy Christmas 🎄 Happy New Year 🎊

[@jimearnest4342]

Merry Christmas to everyone You should watch the Bob Hope and Bing Crosby road trilogies,"road to Singapore" is one of several, their hilarious comedies.

[@larrycork49]

Merry Christmas, Madison! 🎄🎅

[@StevesFunhouse]

Merry Christmas (belated) !!! Congratulations 🎊on whatever the news about your book is. I am in infrequent watcher, so I may not catch that announcement until sometime down the road, but I am excited for you. “Tonight” is the proper spelling. “Tonite” is an abbreviated form usually used for messaging, posters, newspapers, etc. where the cost of each word, in labor and precious space was calculated by the letter, or "type", or more specifically, the NUMBER of letters required to state something clearly. So, "tonite" was used to save a couple letters worth of space. It allowed you to fit more words IN, and ON (newspapers and/or posters) media that had a finite amount of space to place your message. They are interchangeable today, but "'tonite" is not acceptable in any kind of formal writing.

[@GarthKlein]

The "tonite" spelling was part of a misguided attempt at spelling reform, which ignored the structure of English orthography.

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@GarthKlein I believe I was QUITE specific about it's origins and reasons for. If you want to included it use in messaging and the like fine, but its origins had nothing to do with "a misguided attempt at spelling reform". That's like saying Ebonics was created for the same reason ... it wasn't !!! Shortening words of all types was used for brevity and commonly on signs and posters to save space ... like using Xmas instead of Christmas. There was no attempt to change the language.

[@JC-ke7mj]

Great movie! Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Lady you look spectacular. Great review / reaction. Another great Christmas film. Y'all be safe and have a wonderful Christmas!!

[@custardflan]

Too late now but another classic Christmas movie starring Bing Crosby is Going My Way, followed by the sequel, Bells of St. Mary's with Ingrid Bergman. Holiday Inn is another great Christmas movie with Fred Astair and Crosby and the first time White Christmas is performed.

[@bghoody5665]

Great reaction, Madison. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

[@hawkmaster381]

Benny Haynes was Alfalfa.

[@izzonj]

Merry Christmas, Madison!

[@Hondo0101]

Great movie and great movie reaction. Merry Christmas!!!

[@Tony-uk6ul]

You have to do Holiday Inn, its where the White Christmas song first came out!

[@kermitcook8498]

Wow Madison! You've dressed in the spirit of this movie. Red cape or something would have been even more so but probably a little too much. While I love this song it's intro in "holiday Inn" is my favorite version. Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds. Twice in the movie outstanding. Check it out. I found out a while ago,that as disappointing as it was, that Martha Mears was the voice behind M Reynolds and from my hometown, born near Mexico and moved to Moberly Mo while in grade school graduated from my high school and JuCo, then MU and then got into singing professionally and dubbed lots af actresses. Apparently died in Versailles in 1986. You'd think that the schools would want that publicity but nooooo. Anyway, Danny Kaye, "Hans Cristian Andersen, court jester, a song is born, the kid from Brooklyn" are my favorites. George Clooney failed to get the singing gene from his father's family. Too bad, has to get by on his looks. Vera Ellen, wow. Love how she moves. Made a bunch movies to show us. Dean jagger started doing his movie thing in the 30s and worked regularly for decades. Mary Wickes "Emma" beautiful as wisecracking assistant throughout her career. Oh yeah, and Bing Crosby. My favorite bit is Bing and Danny as sisters. Thanks for watching this. Merry Christmas