White Christmas
“THE MOST FABULOUS MUSIC-AND-MIRTH SHOW IN MOTION PICTURE HISTORY!”
Synopsis
Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.
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Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Bob Wallace
Danny Kaye
Phil Davis
Rosemary Clooney
Betty Haynes
Vera-Ellen
Judy Haynes
Dean Jagger
General Waverly
Mary Wickes
Emma Allen
John Brascia
John
Anne Whitfield
Susan Waverly
Bea Allen
Dancer (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Glen Cargyle
Jeep Driver (uncredited)
George Chakiris
Dancer (uncredited)
Barrie Chase
Doris Lenz (uncredited)
Lorinne Crawford
Rita (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Club Patron (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Club Patron (uncredited)
Gavin Gordon
General Carlton (uncredited)
Johnny Grant
Ed Harrison (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 20, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Frank, Norman Krasna, Norman Panama
- Original Score
- Van Cleave, Gus Levene, Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- White Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Melvin Frank, Norman Krasna, Norman Panama
Van Cleave, Gus Levene, Joseph J. Lilley
Loyal Griggs
Frank Bracht
Robert Emmett Dolan
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Van Cleave
Original Music Composer
Melvin Frank
Writer
Frank Bracht
Editor
Robert Emmett Dolan
Producer
Norman Krasna
Writer
Norman Panama
Writer
Gus Levene
Original Music Composer
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Christmas about?
Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.
Who directed White Christmas?
White Christmas was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in White Christmas?
The principal cast of White Christmas includes Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger.
When was White Christmas released and how long is it?
White Christmas was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did White Christmas make at the box office?
White Christmas grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for White Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Christmas was composed by Van Cleave, Gus Levene, Joseph J. Lilley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Christmas?
White Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).