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White Christmas poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.6 / 100
1954·Comedy / Musical / Romance·2h

WHITE CHRISTMAS

“THE MOST FABULOUS MUSIC-AND-MIRTH SHOW IN MOTION PICTURE HISTORY!”

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.

Above the Line
Michael Curtiz·DirectorMelvin Frank·WriterNorman Krasna·WriterLoyal Griggs·Director of PhotographyVan Cleave·Original Music ComposerFrank Bracht·Editor
Cast
Bing Crosby·Bob WallaceDanny Kaye·Phil DavisRosemary Clooney·Betty HaynesVera-Ellen·Judy HaynesDean Jagger·General WaverlyMary Wickes·Emma AllenJohn Brascia·JohnAnne Whitfield·Susan WaverlyBea Allen·Dancer (uncredited)Frank Baker·Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Curtiz·Director
Writing· 3
Melvin Frank·WriterNorman Krasna·WriterNorman Panama·Writer
Camera· 1
Loyal Griggs·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank Bracht·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Van Cleave·Original Music ComposerGus Levene·Original Music ComposerJoseph J. Lilley·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Robert Emmett Dolan·Producer
By the Numbers
85.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
77%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A62B8
#FFFFFF
#C60000
Mood
Joyful, Festive, Musical
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a large group of people, primarily children and four adults, dressed in red and white Christmas-themed costumes, performing on a stage. In t”

musicalholidaycomedy
Key Elements
Christmas TreeStar OrnamentSanta HatsCrownsBallet Shoes
Atmosphere
Bright, Vibrant, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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