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Easter Parade

1948·1h 43m·NR·★ 7·Romance, Music

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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Cast

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)

Edward BibyAudience Member (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)