Easter Parade
“The Happiest Musical Ever Made is...”
Synopsis
On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Easter Parade | Digital Trailer | Warner Bros. EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-07
Top Cast
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Judy Garland
Hannah Brown
Fred Astaire
Don Hewes
Peter Lawford
Jonathan Harrow III
Ann Miller
Nadine Hale
Jules Munshin
François
Clinton Sundberg
Mike
Richard Beavers
Singer
Lola Albright
Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
Shirley Ballard
Showgirl (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Audience Member (uncredited)
June Gale
(uncredited)
Joi Lansing
Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Policeman (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)
Jeni Le Gon
Essie (uncredited)
Sara Shane
Showgirl (uncredited)
John Albright
Western Union Messenger (uncredited)
Don Anderson
Passerby on Street (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 13, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Sidney Sheldon
- Original Score
- Irving Berlin, Johnny Green, Roger Edens
- Original Title
- Easter Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Walters
Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Sidney Sheldon, Irving Berlin, Guy Bolton
Irving Berlin, Johnny Green, Roger Edens
Harry Stradling Sr.
Albert Akst
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Hackett
Screenplay
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
Charles Walters
Director
Sidney Sheldon
Screenplay
Arthur Freed
Producer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Irene
Costume Design
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Albert Akst
Editor
Guy Bolton
Writer
Irving Berlin
Original Music Composer
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
Roger Edens
Original Music Composer
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 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Easter Parade
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What is Easter Parade about?
On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
Who directed Easter Parade?
Easter Parade was directed by Charles Walters.
Who stars in Easter Parade?
The principal cast of Easter Parade includes Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin.
When was Easter Parade released and how long is it?
Easter Parade was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Easter Parade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Easter Parade was composed by Irving Berlin, Johnny Green, Roger Edens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Easter Parade?
Easter Parade holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).