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Fred Astaire had announced his retirement before the cameras began to roll on Easter Parade, but he decided to accept the film's leading role when its original star Gene Kelly became incapacitated. The thinnish plot, which finds Astaire trying to turn chorus girl Judy Garland into a star in order to show up his former partner .. Read more

Starring	Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin
Director	Charles Walters
Genres	Music/Musical

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- A musical which exists only in its numbers, which are many but variable. All in all, an agreeable lightweight entertainment without the style to put it in the top class.
- 34702
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:44
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- - 6
  - 1
  Joyful, easy-going musical that's a perfect remedy if you need uplifting
  
  Easter Parade is really just a showcase for the talents of Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and Irving Berlin. The plot is wafer thin, but no matter, because that ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Laurence Scotford
  - Brighton, England
  - 23 Jul 2005 at 12:48
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- - 0
  - 0
  Easter Parade
  
  A fabulous musical extravaganza.
  
  Watch it for its wonderful songs and dancing
  
  by two of the world's finest entertainers,
  
  ... read more »
  
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- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 26 Dec 2009 at 21:24
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  - 0
  Easter Parade
  
  Not one of either Astaire or Garland's best to be honest. There is no real chemistry between them and, at times, they seem to be acting in different movies... read more »
  
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- 806503
- - BBiggles
  - 6 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 03 Sep 2009 at 17:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Easter Parade
  
  A lighthearted, sentimental romp through some good old songs with enough of a plot to make it believable. Uplifting.
  
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- 776782
- - Jogeho
  - 3 reviews
  - Chessington
  - 28 Jun 2009 at 00:34
- - 0
  - 0
  Fabulous custumes
  
  This feel good film starred Judy garland and Fred Astaire.
  
  The colours were brilliant, it had captivating dancing and the dreamy costumes.
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- 703009
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - ordinaryjo
  - 58 reviews
  - Enfield
  - 06 Feb 2009 at 11:38
- - 0
  - 0
  Wonderful Judy
  
  The ever wonderful Judy Garland shines in this Pygmalion like story, although I think she was in better films. What struck me most about this film was the ... read more »
  
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  - Lydbury North
  - 23 Jan 2009 at 11:58
- - 0
  - 0
  Easter Parade but not with Ginger.
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  A wonderful Astaire film with the added bonus of Judy Garland.As a confirmed Fred and Ginger fan I would rather watch one of their films but this was a very ... read more »
  
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  - Corby
  - 06 Jan 2009 at 21:14
- - 0
  - 0
  Sparkles
  
  This is a truly wonderful sparkling Hollywood musical which they don't make any more, because there aren't the great musical stars anymore.
  
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  - Lewes
  - 29 Oct 2008 at 18:18
- - 0
  - 0
  one of the best
  
  this one is a gem the songs, costumes etc all lovely - judy at her best
  
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- - kartum
  - 206 reviews
  - west lothian
  - 17 Sep 2008 at 09:20
- - 0
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  This DVD has restored a film from the MGM period of great musicals to its original state.Ive seen this film on many occaisions but never with such outstanding ... read more »
  
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- 581305
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 0
  - 0
  A Parade of Talent
  
  Though Fred Astaire was a little too old and crusty for his part, he, Judy Garland, Ann Miller and everthing else makes this an enjoyable musical - just watch ... read more »
  
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- 460838
- - noirpanther
  - 218 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Jul 2007 at 21:07
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- - 6
  - 1
  Joyful, easy-going musical that's a perfect remedy if you need uplifting
  
  Easter Parade is really just a showcase for the talents of Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and Irving Berlin. The plot is wafer thin, but no matter, because that ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 126581
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Laurence Scotford
  - Brighton, England
  - 23 Jul 2005 at 12:48
- - 2
  - 0
  A CLASSIC
  
  A CLASSIC FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FILM. THEY DON'Y MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO.
  
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- - a customer
  - ESSEX ENGAND
  - 12 Feb 2006 at 09:13
- - 0
  - 0
  What about the oldies
  
  and they don't come very much more glossed and star-studded than this. Must see for Judy Garland and Fred Astaire fans everywhere, of all ages.
  
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- 260592
- - Les Salmon
  - Isle of Man
  - 04 Jul 2006 at 11:04
- - 0
  - 0
  A nice memory!
  
  Really enjoyable. My daughter watched it twice.
  
  Report this review
- 275902
- - sarah
  - My home
  - 16 Aug 2006 at 14:23
- - 0
  - 0
  A Parade of Talent
  
  Though Fred Astaire was a little too old and crusty for his part, he, Judy Garland, Ann Miller and everthing else makes this an enjoyable musical - just watch ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 460838
- - noirpanther
  - 218 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Jul 2007 at 21:07
- - 0
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  This DVD has restored a film from the MGM period of great musicals to its original state.Ive seen this film on many occaisions but never with such outstanding ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 581305
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 0
  - 0
  one of the best
  
  this one is a gem the songs, costumes etc all lovely - judy at her best
  
  Report this review
- 630571
- - kartum
  - 206 reviews
  - west lothian
  - 17 Sep 2008 at 09:20
- - 0
  - 0
  Sparkles
  
  This is a truly wonderful sparkling Hollywood musical which they don't make any more, because there aren't the great musical stars anymore.
  
  Report this review
- 651584
- - a customer
  - Lewes
  - 29 Oct 2008 at 18:18
- - 0
  - 0
  Easter Parade but not with Ginger.
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  A wonderful Astaire film with the added bonus of Judy Garland.As a confirmed Fred and Ginger fan I would rather watch one of their films but this was a very ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 682598
- - a customer
  - Corby
  - 06 Jan 2009 at 21:14
- - 0
  - 0
  Wonderful Judy
  
  The ever wonderful Judy Garland shines in this Pygmalion like story, although I think she was in better films. What struck me most about this film was the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 693743
- - a customer
  - Lydbury North
  - 23 Jan 2009 at 11:58

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Critics' reviews
- A musical which exists only in its numbers, which are many but variable. All in all, an agreeable lightweight entertainment without the style to put it in the top class.
- 34702
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:44
- The only time the two greatest Hollywood musical stars teamed up was an accident - Gene Kelly had broken his ankle and... read more on Time Out
- 47991
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:18

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  Fred Astaire had announced his retirement before the cameras began to roll on Easter Parade, but he decided to accept the film's leading role when its original star Gene Kelly became incapacitated. The thinnish plot, which finds Astaire trying to turn chorus girl Judy Garland into a star in order ...