It also included A Couple of Song and Dance Men, a documentary on Astaire and Crosby; All-Singing All-Dancing, a featurette on audio recording of movie musicals; and a reissue theatrical trailer. [citation needed], In 2004, the American Film Institute listed White Christmas at No. Fred Astaire was offered the second lead in the new film, but after reading the script, he declined. I was looking forward to viewing this movie because I was very curious about and I love and admire both Gary Burghoff and Fred Astaire, though I had low expectations (as I usually do for made for TV movies). The third plot I found to be quite touching actually. The other characters in the film simply see him as a different person. They dance, and the inebriated Ted brings down the house. He found that writing a song about Christmas was the most challenging, due to his Jewish upbringing. | Gus drives Linda into a creek, but she is picked up by Lila. It's a charming fable with no pretensions and no ambition other than to entertain in an undemanding way and in that it succeeds admirably. Having left the millionaire, Lila tells Linda that Lila will be Ted's partner for the studio tryout. Holiday Inn was first released on VHS and Beta formats in September 1981 by MCA Home Video, re-released in 1986 and again, on VHS only, in 1992. Ted arrives, and launches into an impromptu dance with Linda. The film features a complete reuse of the song "Easter Parade", written by Berlin for the 1933 Broadway revue As Thousands Cheer. The episode starred Gordon MacRae and Dorothy Warenskjold. | Jim sings Linda his new song, "White Christmas". The framing device works better than two of the three stories. [21][22], Beginning in the 1980s, some broadcasts of the film have entirely omitted the "Abraham" musical number, staged at the Inn for Lincoln's Birthday, because of its depiction of a blackface minstrel show incorporating images and behaviors that are racist in nature. On Lincoln's Birthday, Ted and Danny search for Linda, but Jim runs the minstrel show number "Abraham" to foil them. skoehler 23 December 2004. It's a must watch and FEEL for those who believe in the power of self and the importance of understanding humanity. Initially issued on 78rpm records, they were later collected on LP, cassette and CD. As a child of the 70's I enjoyed the cast of actors who I remember seeing in movies and TV shows in the 70's and I thought Bert Convy, John Byner and the guy who played Radar in the TV show Mash were all good and I think Fred Astaire was great in this 1978 made for TV movie and I thought this movie was pretty good though I have noticed some bloopers that they didn't seem to catch like the fashion model that the math teacher wanted to propose to was named Polly Primer but an actor in the cast called her Polly Farmer but anyway I think this is a charming movie and I recommend it! Featuring the Academy Award-winning song, “White Christmas,” Crosby plays a song and dance man who leaves showbiz to run an inn that is open only on holidays. The film stars Fred Astaire as the narrator S.D. The real joy here though is seeing Fred Astaire make a wonderful and heartfelt entry into the Christmas pantheon of movies. Average family fare for a "feel good" Christmas movie. At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer. [3] With music by Irving Berlin, the composer wrote twelve songs specifically for the film, the best known being "White Christmas". Jim confronts Ted in his dressing room, then locks him inside. Throw in Gary Burhoff as a lovelorn math teacher and you have all the ingredients for a festive treat. A hardworking American man with blue-collar origins, Astaire became a symbol of elegance and purity that only heightened his irresistible charm. Rehearsing for Valentine's Day, Jim presents Linda with a new song, "Be Careful, It's My Heart". All in all, it's not a classic such as It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street. | This is a satirical reference to the "Franksgiving" controversy when President Franklin D. Roosevelt tried to expand the Christmas shopping season by declaring Thanksgiving a week earlier than before, leading to Congress setting Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November by law. [citation needed] The colorized version bears a noticeable error in the "Abraham" sequence, as Crosby's and Reynolds' make-up is brown, rather than the black of burnt cork. Polly Sounds like the type of name a fashion model agency would tell a girl with that name that she needs to change her name professionally to something more beautiful and glamorous! [20] The Roundabout Theatre Company production of Holiday Inn began previews on Broadway at Studio 54 on September 1, 2016 before the official opening on October 6. Holiday Inn is a 1942 American musical film directed by Mark Sandrich and starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, with Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, and Walter Abel. Instead, it has skipped back over the year in an affectionate and light-hearted spirit. The film's choreography was by Danny Dare. I was pleasantly surprised by the sweet, simple, if not slightly unrealistic holiday story. [6] It was a success in the US and the UK, the highest-grossing film musical to that time. While applying Linda's blackface makeup, Jim asks her to stay with him between holidays, which she interprets as a proposal. AMC also aired the film intact before they became an advertiser-supported channel. 5 in its 100 Years...100 Songs.[15]. Fred Astaire did 38 takes of the number before he was satisfied with it. Also, animation was added to make the firecracker "blasts" more dramatic. So, his multiple roles aren't in the category of different characters such as played by Alec Guinness in "Kind Hearts and Coronets" or Peter Sellers in "The Mouse that Roared," or "Dr. The song is used during the Christmas holiday sections of the movie, most notably when it is introduced to Linda Mason (Reynolds) by Jim Hardy (Crosby) while she is trying to obtain a position in the shows at the inn. Theodore Strauss of The New York Times described the film as "all very easy and graceful; it never tries too hard to dazzle; even in the rousing and topical Fourth of July number, it never commits a breach of taste by violently waving the flag. Also of note is a young Pat Petersen who later went on to become a heartthrob in the hit 80's series Knots Landing. Gary did not really do too many other projects so this is also a treat. Fred Astaire is enjoyable in the framing sequences and the movie is reasonably okay. The Best Shows and Movies on Amazon Prime in April. Product details. He prepares to mail Hollywood his new song, which he plays to his own negative commentary. Astaire loved the tune, but Sandrich passed on it. [24][25], "Bing Crosby recorded Irving Berlin's song "White Christmas" today in 1942", "White Christmases are becoming a daydream", "Kemmons Wilson, 90, Dies; Was Holiday Inn Founder", "Screen Guild Theatre, the: 'Holiday Inn' {Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore} (Radio)", "See Who's Heading to the Holiday Inn on Broadway", "Theresa May n-are nicio zi de liniște! The owners of that inn were able to bar any other use of the name in that area of New Hampshire until they chose to relinquish the name, as their use preceded the naming of the chain. Crosby simply said: "I don't think we have any problems with that one, Irving.". Fred Astaire: Fred Astaire: Los Angeles, Nov 15, 1962, Ava 125 You'd Be Hard to Replace: 1949: Harry Warren: Ira Gershwin: The Barkleys of Broadway: 1949, MGM 50016 (soundtrack) You're All The World To Me: 1951: Burton Lane: Alan Jay Lerner: Royal Wedding: 1951, MGM 30317 (soundtrack) You're Easy to Dance with: 1941: Irving Berlin: Irving Berlin: Holiday Inn Aug 16, 2013 - Explore Fred Astaire South Indy's board "Fred Astaire Movies", followed by 162 people on Pinterest. These are the song recordings taken directly from the motion picture soundtrack and are often confused with the studio recordings released to the public. He hummed the melody to Astaire and the film's director Mark Sandrich as a song possibility for a future Astaire-Ginger Rogers vehicle. In this time of Santa movies, I feel that some of the classics provide a more intellectual view helping to define the meaning of Christmas. Directed by Mark Sandrich, Robert Allen. The title of the movie came from the song “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin, which was hugely popular at the time (and still is!). This film starring Fred Astaire and Gary Burghoff (M*A*S*H) is a great Christmas original. External Reviews Fred Astaire embodies the spirit of Christmas and it's hard to visualise anyone who could equal let alone eclipse his performance. [14], The success of the song "White Christmas" eventually led to another film based on the song, White Christmas (1954), which starred Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. In 2008 it was released as a three-disc "Collector's Edition" containing the previous DVD and a second disc with a newly computer-colorized version and Coloring a Classic, a featurette on the colorization. How wonderful it would be if someone decided to remake this film bringing it up to date. Linda is charmed, but Jim is suspicious. "The Man in the Santa Claus Suit" has a clever idea for a plot. Assuming that Jim arranged for Lila to take her place, Linda directs Lila into the creek. Another Evening with Fred Astaire* (1959) Astaire Time* (1960) Alcoa Premiere (60 as host, 4 as performer) (1961–1963) Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre* (1) (1964) Dr. Kildare (4) (1965) The Hollywood Palace* (4) (1966) The Fred Astaire Show* (1968) It Takes a Thief (5) (1969–1970) The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970) Two of the plot lines were enjoyable and in there for comedic relief and to provide the holiday feeling - slightly unbelievable, but very fun to watch. Berlin's assignment for Paramount was to write a song about each of the major holidays of the year. They are met by Ted, who asks to remain in Jim's shows to experience "the true happiness" they have found. With book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, music from the films Holiday Inn and White Christmas plus other Berlin songs, and directed by Greenberg, the musical premiered at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut on September 19, 2014. The colorization was done by Legend Films, who used Edith Head’s sketch artist, Jan Muckelstone, as a color design consultant for costume authenticity. Recognizing her from New Year's Eve, Ted demands that Jim prepare them a number to perform. With music by Irving Berlin, the composer wrote twelve songs specifically for the film, the best known being "White Christmas". [19], In 2013, Universal Stage Productions, the live theater division of Universal Pictures, invited Goodspeed Musicals to develop a stage adaptation of the film. [17], Holiday Inn was dramatized as a half-hour radio play on the January 11, 1943, CBS broadcast of The Screen Guild Theater, starring Crosby and Astaire with Dinah Shore. However, I would highly recommend it for a family Christmas movie that is good for and definitely worth a couple of seasonal viewings per year. The following Christmas Eve, Jim is back in New York City, with plans to turn his farm into “Holiday Inn,” an entertainment venue open only on holidays, to the amusement of Ted and his agent Danny Reed. BTW: Can anyone really picture a beautiful fashion model being named Polly? As far as Christmas Movies go it does stand out and is different and to see Fred Astaire in such a different role than what we are used to seeing him in is charming. [8], The song that would become "White Christmas" was conceived by Berlin on the set of the film Top Hat in 1935. Jim Hardy, Ted Hanover, and Lila Dixon have a popular New York City musical act. On Christmas Day, Linda arrives at Holiday Inn and meets Jim, realizing their deception. Many segments of the film are preceded by shots of a calendar with a visual symbol of the given holiday. But, it's absolutely the same in every role, which decreases the value of the film, which, although very predictable and full of clichés, is still viewable. Filming outside the studio occurred at the Village Inn Resort in Monte Rio on the Russian River, in Sonoma County, California.[7]. Most of the current Christmas films are based on too much violence, this film however deals with dishonesty and violence in an innocent humorous way that is acceptable and not damaging to a child. See more ideas about fred astaire, fred astaire movies, fred. The song "Be Careful, It's My Heart", played during the Valentine's Day section of the film, was originally intended to be a bigger hit when production of Holiday Inn commenced. Tagged: Bing Crosby, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Danny Kaye, Fred Astaire, Holiday Inn, Marjorie Reynolds, Mark Sandrich, Michael Curtis, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, White Christmas. We watched this heartwarming story throughout their childhood regardless of the season. https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/fred-astaire-ginger-rogers Danny Kaye ultimately took the role. Oct 11, 2017 - Explore Sunsire Foster's board "Fred Astaire & Movies", followed by 3939 people on Pinterest. For November, an animated turkey is shown running back and forth between the third and fourth Thursdays, finally shrugging its shoulders in confusion. This movie has three storylines brought together by a framing device. Ted learns that Lila is leaving him for a Texas millionaire. Later, Astaire's shoes for the dance were auctioned off for $116,000 worth of war bonds. Full-length studio recordings of the film's songs, differing slightly from those in the movie, were made for commercial release. Three story arcs tied together by one mysterious man at a costume shop who pops up at odd times throughout the movie to give advice.Not as excellent as A Christmas Story, but close. I have searched for this film for years for my grandchildren only to find it on ebay last week by a gentleman who taped it back in the 70's and made a copy for me. At Easter, romance blossoms between Jim and Linda. I Have Reviewed OVER 500 "Christmas Films and Specials". "A Couple of Song and Dance Men" from "Blue Skies" 1946A short version of the song was published on Decca. Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire were the stars of Holiday Inn with support from Marjorie Reynolds and Virginia Dale. The name of the Holiday Inn hotel chain was inspired by the film. Equally at home writing for Broadway and Hollywood, among the movie musical classics with scores by Irving Berlin are Top Hat, Follow The Fleet, On The Avenue, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Holiday Inn, Blue Skies, Easter Parade, White Christmas and There's No Business Like Show Business. Hardy begins playing the song to her allowing her to join him and eventually perform solo. I absolutely love this movie. Polly sounds more like the name of a fashion models grandmother or great grandmother! On the set of Linda's movie, a recreation of Holiday Inn, Jim leaves his pipe on the piano and hides as Linda enters and performs "White Christmas". Also included was a CD of the 12-track Song Hits from Holiday Inn album, featuring original full-length studio recordings of the film's songs. Starring the voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas, Burl Ives and many more, these favorites also feature some of the most beloved songs of the season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come! Jim's apprehensions are confirmed on Independence Day when he overhears Ted and Danny discussing an offer from Hollywood representatives, who will use that night's show to audition Ted and Linda for motion pictures. Only the John Byner segment really works, and that's due to Harold Gould and Nanette Fabray. His Christmas movie expands the cast to include Father Christmas and an animated doll. I first saw it on Christmas Eve in the 1980's. Wonderful Christmas movie for the whole family. This classic Christmas film stars Bing Crosby opposite Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, and Walter Abel. The introductory song itself is so heartwarming. Put together they make a charming film. Please BEWARE Of films and specials with just one review! [16] The title of the film had also inspired the 1946 renaming of a small 19th century inn in Intervale, New Hampshire. Looking for Fred Astaire With Darcey Bussell. It was first released on DVD paired with another Crosby vehicle, Going My Way (1944). And he doesn't even dance at all. I am amazed this film has not received better ratings. Holiday Inn is a 1942 American musical film directed by Mark Sandrich and starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, with Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, and Walter Abel. [citation needed], In 2018, British Prime Minister Theresa May named Holiday Inn as her favorite Christmas film, causing controversy due to the racism of the "Abraham" segment. What it lacks in that area it definitely makes up for in heart and showing what it really means to have the Christmas spirit. I know I will definitely be watching this hard-to-find but delightful treat at least once every year. Danny arrives and is ecstatic that Ted has found a new partner, but in the morning, Ted does not remember Linda. Another Berlin song, "Happy Holiday", is featured over the opening credits and within the film storyline. A woman thinks a flirting man is the co-respondent her lawyer has hired to expedite her divorce. The crew members had to wear goggles during filming, because the sand from the firecrackers flew into their faces. Sometimes an innocuous movie can contain unexpectedly jarring moments, such as the blackface musical number in the otherwise delightful Astaire-Rogers musical Swing Time. FAQ They are a scream. "[11] Variety called it "a winner all the way" with "sterling" performances by the male leads. He was missing … On New Year's Eve, Holiday Inn opens to a packed house. The film features a complete reuse of the song "Easter Parade", written by Berlin for the 1933 Broadway revue As Thousands Cheer. Jim bribes hired hand Gus to stall Linda. Jim arrives in California on Christmas Eve, just as Ted is preparing to marry Linda. In 2006 it was released as a single-disc "Special Edition" featuring a commentary by Ken Barnes, with interspersed archival comments by Crosby and Astaire. Kluger, Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle/Santa Claus, Keenan Wynn as the Winter Warlock, and Paul Frees in various roles. It provokes thought about what is really important to each of us this holiday season. On Christmas Eve, Jim prepares for his final performance before retiring with Lila to a farm in Connecticut. Jim hides Linda, afraid Ted will steal her away. Metacritic Reviews. He built the rest of the songs around what was a loose script, adding “Count Your Blessings,” “Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me,” and “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing.”. The performances of the leading players are very good. If you get a chance watch this and get a little Christmas Spirit. [9] When Crosby first heard Berlin play "White Christmas" in 1941 at the first rehearsals, he did not immediately recognize its full potential. A colorized version of Holiday Inn was released by Universal on October 14, 2008. This does not have any of the wiz bang special effects of today's Christmas movies. [23] However, because Turner Classic Movies airs films uncut and unedited, the network has left the "Abraham" number intact during their screenings of Holiday Inn. Fred Astaire: The Man Who Danced (1999) The Lady with the Torch (1999) A Bing Crosby Christmas (1998) The song is also reprised near the end of the movie. The film's choreography was by Danny Dare. Drinking heavily, he arrives at Holiday Inn at midnight and finds Linda. Empty-handed, Ted and Danny plan to return. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a 1970 Christmas stop motion animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. Noticing the pipe, she falters, then continues as Jim's voice joins her. Danny is accosted by aspiring performer Linda Mason; he refers her to Holiday Inn and Ted's club. See more ideas about fred astaire, fred, fred astaire movies. 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"[13] Film Daily described it as "a completely satisfying musical filled with crisp comedy, fetching music, snappy dance routines, first-rate acting, smart story touches, and lavish and beautiful settings". https://www.amazon.com/Man-Santa-Claus-Suit-VHS/dp/6301454766 There, Linda encounters Jim, who pretends to own a rival club, while Linda pretends to be a celebrity friend of Ted's, but escapes when Ted and Lila approach. User Ratings Fred Astaire & Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn 1942 - YouTube Alas it could not be Fred Astaire who stars in it but I am sure that there is someone out there who would fit the bill. The cast included Bryce Pinkham as Jim, Megan Lawrence as Louise, Corbin Bleu as Ted, and Lee Wilkof as Danny. It added a trailer for each film and some text-based extras. [4], The film received a 1943 Academy Award for Best Original Song (Irving Berlin for "White Christmas"), as well as Academy Award nominations for Best Score (Robert Emmett Dolan) and Best Original Story (Irving Berlin).[5]. ALSO SEE: Revisit ‘Holiday Inn,’ starring Bing Crosby & Fred Astaire – the movie that introduced ‘White Christmas’ (1942) In addition to the regulation full-size sets, Pereira supervised construction of five conventional small models. A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus. In May 1940, Irving Berlin signed an exclusive contract with Paramount Pictures to write songs for a musical film based on his idea of an inn that opened only on public holidays. It was an extremely loose remake of Holiday Inn, with a plot again involving an inn, but otherwise different from the earlier film. Most new holiday films are less than entertaining, but this film provides a unique, rfreshing story line. Vintage Big Bands Playlist: 1930s & 40s Big Band Orchestras. Filming took place between November 18, 1941 and January 30, 1942. His housekeeper Mamie implores him to win Linda back. Worth seeing once. Fred Astaire is simply charming in the role of Father Christmas even though he does not fit the standard criteria for the position ie robust and jolly, his performance is simply magic. He is the same person in appearance in nine different roles. Joke or seriously, he plays 9 roles, only 9, he left the other actors the chance to eat a bread too. Strangelove. ... Bing Crosby Christmas: Like the Ones We Used to Know. Holiday Inn Movie Trailer (1942) - Plot synopsis: At an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.Director: Mark SandrichWriters: Claude Binyon, Elmer Rice, Irving Berlin Stars: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, … you will also get a kick out of this as one of the other stars of the movie is Gary Burghoff who played "Radar O'Reilly" in that series. As a result, the Fourth of July segment was expanded beyond Fred Astaire's firecracker dance to include the patriotic number that highlights the strength of the US military. One highlight is Nanette Fabray and Harold Gould as grandparents who's solution for all family problems is to perform an impromptu song and dance act. At the inn, Ted is forced to improvise solo. At Holiday Inn on New Year's Eve, Ted is reunited with Lila, and Jim and Linda prepare for life together at the inn. Jim reluctantly agrees to let the producers make a film about Holiday Inn. Linda arrives to discover Ted has impressed the studio honchos. Irving Berlin wrote the song “White Christmas” while lounging at a pool in California. This movie made me smile, chuckle, reflect and BELIEVE! One quickly realizes that Fred Astaire is some sort of Christmas angel or spirit by the various characters he plays. Harold Gould and Nanette Fabray turn in stellar support as a couple of ex-vaudevillians who will go into their dance at the least provocation. I am fare about these films. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii occurred halfway through filming. Votes: 7,111. The Man in the Santa Claus Suit is one of many movies that I feel help celebrate the season. Gary Burghoff is terrific in this, and its nice to see him play different rolls. The role was then offered to Donald O'Connor, but he was injured before filming began. Although "White Christmas" has become iconic, this was not the original intention. With Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale. The Gary Burghoff segment had it's moments, but drowns in an implausible, syrupy ending and the third segment falls apart from the start and is totally uninteresting. 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