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1. parade.com › 110621419 White Christmas Movie Facts About the Cast and Songs - Parade

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   The lyric cites Jolson (Al), Hope (Bob) and Benny (Jack). But when the song was written, before the film was cast, Crosby himself was name-checked in the song. It was originally Hope, Jolson and ...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › White_Christmas_(song)White Christmas (song) - Wikipedia

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   White Christmas (song) " White Christmas " is an Irving Berlin song reminiscing about an old-fashioned Christmas setting. The song was written by Berlin for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn. The composition won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 15th Academy Awards. Bing Crosby's record topped the Billboard chart for 11 weeks in ...

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   Dec 18, 2023 · The film’s namesake song, "White Christmas," was already a hit. American songsmith Irving Berlin wrote the song "White Christmas" in 1940, which was then recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942. In that same year, the song went on to make its first film appearance in Holiday Inn, also starring Crosby, which later won the Oscar for Best Song in 1943.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › White_Christmas_(film)White Christmas (film) - Wikipedia

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   White Christmas. (film) White Christmas is a 1954 American musical film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. Filmed in Technicolor, it features the songs of Irving Berlin, including a new version of the title song, "White Christmas", introduced by Crosby in the 1942 film Holiday Inn.

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6. www.tvguide.com › movies › white-christmasWhite Christmas - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide

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   Learn more about the full cast of White Christmas with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide ... New and Upcoming Hulu Shows and Movies. ... Music Director 1 Credit. Joseph J. Lilley ...

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7. www.remindmagazine.com › article › 8410The History Of ‘White Christmas’ & Fun Facts About the Film

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   The original version of the song was written in California. There are differing stories regarding the creation of the song. One account stated that Berlin, who was already famous for such hit songs as “Cheek to Cheek” and “God Bless America,” wrote “White Christmas” while staying at a hotel in sunny La Quinta, California, in 1940.

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   Did Bing Crosby write the song 'White Christmas'?

   • The film’s namesake song, "White Christmas," was already a hit. American songsmith Irving Berlin wrote the song "White Christmas" in 1940, which was then recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942. In that same year, the song went on to make its first film appearance in Holiday Inn, also starring Crosby, which later won the Oscar for Best Song in 1943.

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   Who wrote 'White Christmas'?

   • One account stated that Berlin, who was already famous for such hit songs as “Cheek to Cheek” and “God Bless America,” wrote “White Christmas” while staying at a hotel in sunny La Quinta, California, in 1940. This would explain some of the lyrics first written for “White Christmas.” The original introductory verse (not used in most versions) was:

   There's “Snow” Song Like It: The History Of “White Christmas.”

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   When did 'White Christmas' come out?

   • Crosby would then record the song for Decca Records in May 1942, and it would go on to be featured in Holiday Inn, released in August of that same year. By October 1942, “White Christmas” was at the top of the charts on the popular radio show Your Hit Parade.

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   Who sung 'White Christmas'?

   • Since its release, "White Christmas" has been covered by many artists. The version sung by Bing Crosby is the world's best-selling single (in terms of sales of physical media), with estimated sales in excess of 50 million physical copies worldwide.

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   When did 'White Christmas' become a popular holiday song?

   • After the first Christmas that the song debuted, its admiration continued to grow with each holiday season. Twelve years after its release, the song was popular enough to inspire the film White Christmas (1954). It starred Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in the first film released in the widescreen, VistaVision format.

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   Who penned the Christmas soundtrack?

   • Boasting a star-studded cast, including Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen, and Dean Jagger, the movie personifies a festive soundtrack brimming with classic holiday songs, all penned by the legendary Irving Berlin. Complementing the soundtrack is a multitude of dynamic dance sequences choreographed by Bob Fosse.

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9. www.grunge.com › 1126086 › essential-facts-aboutEssential Facts About White Christmas, The Bestselling Song ...

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   Dec 5, 2022 · According to the National WWII Museum, sales of sheet music for "White Christmas" and Bing Crosby's recording went through the roof in late 1942, due in large part to demand from American soldiers overseas. The song's sentiment of personal, heartfelt longing to be home with family for the holidays was one that understandably struck a chord with the troops, and when Crosby himself would perform ...