25 best Christmas movies countdown #16: White Christmas
Hidden Remote’s countdown of the 25 best Christmas movies continues with a holiday staple: White Christmas. Sitting at #16, it’s been a must-watch since its release in 1954.
In the countdown to Christmas, Hidden Remote writers have ranked their favorite Christmas movies. In #16, it’s all about White Christmas.
It all started with a best selling single. If you own a radio, there’s no doubt you’ve heard Bing Crosby’s holiday tune “White Christmas” at least 10 times a day since Thanksgiving. For the past 76 years, it has been the world’s most commercially successful Christmas song. It resonates as much with listeners today as it did during WWII, with its lyrics evoking the emotions and warmth of home at Christmas time.
The celebrated film of the same name, starring Bing Crosby himself alongside Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, does very much the same. It perfectly encapsulates the celebration of togetherness, the importance of song, and all the emotions that make Christmas the brightest and most magical season. The funny thing is, White Christmas was released in October before Halloween. I wouldn’t be surprised if viewers forgot about Halloween altogether and got right to putting up Christmas lights.
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The film follows Broadway entertainer, Bob Wallace (Crosby), and his partner, Phil Davis (Kaye). The narrative begins on Christmas Eve on the front lines in Europe where the duo are serving in the army. This is where an emotional rendition of “White Christmas” is first heard, as the soldiers dream of home in the midst of Axis bombings.
And when the music stops and the realities of war set in, Phil ends up saving Bob’s life. So begins their partnership which leads to a hit Broadway musical. They later meet sisters, Betty (Clooney) and Judy (Vera-Ellen). Together they go on tour and the film becomes a romantic comedy, as both Bob and Phil fall in love with one of the sisters and vice versa. There couldn’t have been a better mix of talent and chemistry.
The film is incredibly vibrant and rich, not just in color, but also in song. From the simplistic performance of “Snow” in the dining car of the train to the stylish performance of “Sisters” – and I can’t neglect to mention the hilarious lip-sync version by Kaye and Crosby.
Whether you watch the film nestled at home with family or catch it on the big screen, you’re bound to have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny Kaye.
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White Christmas is available to stream on Amazon, Google Play, Youtube, and Netflix. It will also be airing on AMC throughout the month.
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