

Easter Parade
1948-07-08 · 103 min · ★ 7.0
On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
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- Directors
- Charles Walters
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- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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- United States of America
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Judy GarlandHannah Brown
Fred AstaireDon Hewes
Peter LawfordJonathan Harrow III
Ann MillerNadine Hale
Jules MunshinFrançois
Clinton SundbergMike
Richard BeaversSinger
Lola AlbrightHat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
Shirley BallardShowgirl (uncredited)
June Gale(uncredited)
Joi LansingHat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'ConnorPoliceman (uncredited)
Harold MillerDiner in Restaurant (uncredited)
Jeni Le GonEssie (uncredited)
Sara ShaneShowgirl (uncredited)
Don AndersonPasserby on Street (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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