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Easter Parade poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.3 / 100
1948·Musical / Romance / Music·1h 43m

EASTER PARADE

“The Happiest Musical Ever Made is...”

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.

Above the Line
Charles Walters·DirectorAlbert Hackett·ScreenplayFrances Goodrich·ScreenplayHarry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyIrving Berlin·Original Music ComposerAlbert Akst·Editor
Cast
Judy Garland·Hannah BrownFred Astaire·Don HewesPeter Lawford·Jonathan Harrow IIIAnn Miller·Nadine HaleJules Munshin·FrançoisClinton Sundberg·MikeRichard Beavers·Singer ("The Girl on the Magazine Cover")Lola Albright·Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)Shirley Ballard·Showgirl (uncredited)Edward Biby·Audience Member (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Walters·Director
Writing· 6
Albert Hackett·ScreenplayFrances Goodrich·ScreenplaySidney Sheldon·ScreenplayGuy Bolton·WriterAlbert Hackett·Original StoryFrances Goodrich·Original Story
Camera· 2
Harry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyHenri Jaffa·Other
Editing· 1
Albert Akst·Editor
Sound & Music· 10
Irving Berlin·MusicIrving Berlin·Original Music ComposerJohnny Green·Original Music ComposerRoger Edens·Original Music ComposerIrving Berlin·SongsVan Cleave·OrchestratorBobby Tucker·OtherJohnny Green·Music DirectorConrad Salinger·OrchestratorLeo Arnaud·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 6
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionJack Martin Smith·Art DirectionIrene·Costume DesignFred Valles·Costume DesignEdwin B. Willis·Set DecorationJack Dawn·Makeup Designer
Production· 1
Arthur Freed·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Robert Alton·ChoreographerSydney Guilaroff·Hair DesignerWarren Newcombe·Special Effects
By the Numbers
76.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Easter Parade's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#003399
#000000
Mood
Joyful, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a man and a woman in formal attire against a plain white background. The title "EASTER PARADE" is displayed at the top, with "EASTER" ”

romance
Key Elements
Top HatDressGlovesSuitTieFlower
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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