WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) 🎶🎄✨ Podcast Movie Review

[@Jack-ke5uv]

If it wasn't for Vera Ellen, especially her dancing I doubt that I would have given this movie a second look. Vera Ellen makes everyone else look good even when she is not in the scene. After one of Vera' numbers the collateral energy from her is still around. Vera Ellen had done many movies before White Christmas but this was the first time that the costume designer really took the time to make sure she looked glamorous. I saw this movie in all its Vista Vision glory at an AMC movie theatre last week.

[@tomjohnson2543]

In the 1960s, NBC would show this film on "Saturday Nights at the Movies". This was a very enjoyable podcast. MY sister covers some of the trivia regarding this film in an episode of “From Beneath the Hollywood Sign”. The highlights for me in “White Christmas” are any time Vera Ellen dances. She also has a way with a line. It’s too bad that she didn’t eventually become a character actress. Edith Head did indeed design the costumes for this film. You should give her and the actors some credit: Bing Crosby (who often comes across as cold to me on film), Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes, John Brascia and Anne Whitfield. Food? I’ve never noticed the actual food, but sandwiches on a club car or at a New England inn appeal to me. Please, invite me to you next dinner party.

[@filmtotablepodcast]

We’re so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for listening! We will look for your sisters’ show, love that Edith Head was the designer, and are sad we never got to experience NBC’s Saturday Night at the Movies. You’re always welcome at our table. 🫶