White Christmas is a 1954 musical starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, featuring songs of Irving Berlin. The title song was originally one of the musical numbers in the 1942 film Holiday Inn, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Cast
- Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace
- Danny Kaye as Phil Davis
- Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes
- Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes
- Dean Jagger as General Waverly
- Mary Wickes as Emma Allen
- John Brascia as John
- Anne Whitfield as Susan Waverly
- Carroll O'Connor as Sheriff
Behind the Scenes
The film was to be a third reunion vehicle for Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, but Astaire declined after a review of the script. Donald O'Connor was asked to substitute, but passed due to illness. He was replaced by Danny Kaye. Vera-Ellen's singing was dubbed by Trudy Stevens in all of the numbers except "Sisters," where Rosemary Clooney sang both parts Rosemary Clooney was not allowed to record the soundtrack album for Decca as she was contractually obligated to Columbia. She was replaced on the album by Peggy Lee.
How to Play White Christmas on Guitar
Jen Trani returns for another Mahalo.com video, this time she teaches viewers how to play the Christmas classic, "White Christmas". Watch the video to learn all the Guitar chords and everything you will need to master this song. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Mahalo guitarist Julie Meyers teaches the lyrics to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", a traditional holiday carol. Lyrics are available on the video to allow viewers to sing along with Ms Meyers.
How to Play Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on Guitar
Jen Trani gets in the Christmas Spirit by teaching viewers how to play the Christmas song, Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer on Guitar. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play the Chipmunk Song Christmas Don't be Late on Guitar
Jen Trani celebrates Christmas with both voice and guitar in this video. She teaches listeners how to play the challenging chords of the Christmas Song from the Chipmunks. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Frosty The Snowman on Guitar
Frosty the Snowman is a well known Christmas songs and in this Mahalo.com video, Guitarist and Vocalist Jen Trani teachers viewers how to play the song. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play the Chanukah Song on Guitar
If the Chanukah song is a favorite of yours then look no further, this video will teach you all the chords and how to play the song this Christmas. The YouTube video is introduced by guitarist/vocalist Jen Trani. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas on Guitar
Jen Trani teaches listeners of this video how to play the song it's beginning to look like Christmas. Trani walks through all the required chords, so you can impress your friends and family this Christmas. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on Guitar
"Have yourself a Merry little Christmas" is a favorite of many at Christmas time. Now viewers of this video can learn how to play this on Guitar, all the chords are shown. Jen Trani walks viewers through this skill so you can play this to friends and family this Christmas. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Silver Bells on Guitar
Jen Trani guitarist/vocalist teaches in this video how to play silver bells on guitar. Find out how to play all the guitar chords on this song and impress your friends and family this Christmas. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
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Meet Our Experts
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Jen Trani
Meet Jen, one of Mahalo's guitar experts. Born and raised in Denver, Jen Trani has been playing guitar in all styles since the age of 13. Having earned her bachelor's degree in music performance from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, Trani teaches guitar and plays lead with several bands. She also appeared in the Shirelles-inspired '60s musical ''Baby It's You,'' ''The Price Is Right,'' and is the composer for an online series of video shorts.
Fast Facts
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Directed by Michael Curtiz
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Produced by Emmett Dolan
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Written by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
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Choreographed by Bob Fosse (uncredited)
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Released
October 14, 1954
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Running Time 120 Minutes
