Easter Parade (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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Fred Astaire, for me, is the epitomy of class, style and grace. His dancing was and remains to be like none ever recorded on film. The man didn't walk on earth, he floated. It was as though his feet took flight, and he defied and danced above gravity. This film truly showcases that talent, as well as the talent of his wonderful supporting cast in Ann Miller, Judy Garland and Peter Lawford.Fred's character is happy in his partnership with his current dance partner, Nadine (Ann Miller), when she dumps him and he must find someone new to replace her. He scouts out a dance hall and spots Hannah (Judy Garland), a younger, less polished dancer who has a lot of spunk, none the less. Under his tutelage, he helps her blossom into a fine and graceful dancer. As she becomes more and more drawn to him, she also encounters a handsome man during a rainstorm (Peter Lawford), who is drawn to Hannah instantly. They sing the lovely "A Fella With an Umbrella" together, as she makes her way through the streets while he helps to keep her dry.There are so many wonderful scenes. The comedic scenes are very witty! Also, the dance numbers crackle with fire and life. "Shakin' the Blues Away" with Ann Miller, is sensational. I still don't know to this day how that woman ever tapped her feet so quickly and with such razor-sharp accuracy! The title number with Fred Astaire and Judy Garland is both touching and genuine. I could tell they had a lot of fun making this film. It is a little known fact that Gene Kelly was originally cast in Fred Astaire's role. It was when Gene broke his foot following a recreational volleyball game in his backyard that fate had other plans. "Easter Parade" was actually Fred Astaire's come-back film. I am so glad it was because I couldn't imagine anyone else for the part!

Easter Parade was a beautiful blend of songs, dancing, and exquisite costuming. Some reviews said it had no plot. I loved it and it had enough of everything for me!

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this is one of my favorite movies. like the other movies that i've bought, it goes the same with this movie how ilove the color of the movie - it's rich and so vibrant - giving it a classic look that's unlike the movie colors we have now-a-days. combined with music and dancing, they have tap dancing and ball room dancing, and shows how entertainment back in the day was done, performing in front of the crowd singing-dancing-pretty much wooing your crowd. how they entertain people is like the opera's and theatres with dinner being served. in those days, those kinds of performances boooomed, and i love seeing how it was back then, how they dressed and how those trends are coming back even now, being incorporated back into fashion.i didn't even know that "easter parade" with their hats really did happen and still happens in NEW YORK 'til this day. that people parade their HATS around the streets of NEW YORK on EASTER. i thought it was just made up, part of the movie's story, but apparently IT IS TRUE. classics are classics, and this movie includes one of my favorite movie classics and a sucker for happy endings.

Enjoy seeing it at Easter time. Very entertaining.

The highlight of this fabulous 2-disc edition of the Berlin-Astair-Garland "Easter Parade" is the movie itself. The picture quality exceeds in richness, clarity, and color any version, including, I'm sure, the original theater release. As soon as Fred Astaire appears and you see the vivid purple boutineer on his lapel, you know you are in for a visual treat.But it doesn't stop there. The sound quality has also been upgraded. It's a pure delight to view and hear.There is not a bad song or dance number in the lot, and a good number are true classics. Examples: the two-bum piece, "A Couple of Swells," is one of the most beloved pieces of film in existence; Ann Miller, who, we learn in an accompanying interview, was recovering from a broken back and in serious pain, does what she considers her finest number. The list goes on and on, not excluding the unutterably touching title song sung by Judy to Fred, who seems more moved than the audience.If you have any love at all for the golden age of MGM musicals, this one's a must.