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1954 · 120 min · NR

White Christmas

Directed by Michael Curtiz · Comedy, Music, Romance

White Christmas (1954) is a Comedy film, directed by Michael Curtiz set in Vermont and Florida during the 1940s–1950s, in winter. It runs 120 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of friendship and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Gus LeveneJoseph J. LilleyVan Cleave
Cinematography
Loyal Griggs
Cast
Bing CrosbyDanny KayeRosemary ClooneyVera-EllenDean JaggerMary WickesJohn BrasciaAnne Whitfield

The world of this film

Setting

Where
VermontFlorida
Setting
RuralMountain
When
1950s1940s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipLove & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomanticCozy

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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