Easter Parade (1948) | |
| Director(s) | Charles Walters |
| Producer(s) | Arthur Freed, Roger Edens (associate uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Musical, Romance |
| Top Topics | Easter, Holiday |
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Easter Parade (1948) was a Musical - Romance Film directed by Charles Walters and produced by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens.
Academy Awards 1948 --- Ceremony Number 21 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Music - Scoring | Johnny Green, Roger Edens | Won |
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Musical Monday: Easter Parade (1948)
on Apr 11, 2022 From Comet Over HollywoodIt?s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week?s musical: Easter Parade (1948) ? Music... Read full article
Easter Parade (1948): Judy & Fred Together At Last
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 27, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsThere’s a slight disclaimer that must go with Easter Parade. It has very little to do with Resurrection Sunday. More so, it’s a premium excuse for a lavish musical. At least in this regard, it thoroughly accommodates its audience. The show starts off gloriously, not with dialogue, but wi... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Easter Parade
By Amanda Garrett on Apr 10, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsEaster Parade (1948), starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). This month I'm celebrating E... Read full article
Easter Parade Posts
By Amanda Garrett on Apr 29, 2015 From Old Hollywood FilmsHere's a round-up of my posts on the April movie of the month, Easter Parade (1948), starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. -A feature on the making of Easter Parade. -Old Hollywood songs articles about "Easter Parade," "A Couple of Swells," and "Steppin' Out with My Baby." -A feature on... Read full article
Movie of the Month: Easter Parade
By Amanda Garrett on Apr 12, 2015 From Old Hollywood FilmsWe're celebrating spring with one of MGM's best musicals, Easter Parade (1948), starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Easter Parade is one of the most beloved of MGM musicals, featuring lovely songs by Irving Berlin and the only screen pairing of Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Ann Miller a... Read full article
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Quotes from
Jonathan Harrow III: I hope I'm intruding.
Don Hewes: Why didn't you tell me I was in love with you?
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Facts about
The film deleted a musical number, "Mr. Monotony," in which Judy Garland wears the same costume she would immortalize two years later in Summer Stock in the number "Get Happy"; the costume was a man's tuxedo coat and hat. For years, there were rumors that "Get Happy" was cut from another film and inserted into Summer Stock. It is believed that this song being removed from "Easter Parade" is the origin of that rumor. An abbreviated version of the "Mr. Monotony" number was included in That's Entertainment! III, and the complete number is included as an extra on the Warner Home Video Easter Parade DVD.
Gene Kelly was originally scheduled to play Don, but he broke his ankle when he stamped his foot in anger after losing a volleyball game. It was at his suggestion that he be replaced by Fred Astaire. Cyd Charisse was up for the role of Nadine, but a torn ligament in either one or both of her knees forced her to drop out. She was replaced by Ann Miller. Although she had been a star for years, Judy Garland had never met Astaire before, and was afraid to speak to him until they were properly introduced.
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