White Christmas

1954, NR, 120 min. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Thu., Dec. 16, 1999

Whether you're a seasoned regular or a newbie, this Irving Berlin holiday classic about four entertainers falling in love and saving a Vermont inn is essential seasonal froth.

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KEYWORDS FOR THIS FILM

White Christmas, Michael Curtiz, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes