SSC 67: White Christmas (Curtiz, 1954)

Tim & Tay head into the holiday season with a hit musical that marks an early technological predecessor to IMAX: White Christmas. Tune in for a chat about blockbusters (old and new), Vista Vision, and Danny Kaye.

Synopsis
White Christmas tells the story of two World War II veterans and entertainers who team up to save their former commanding officer's struggling inn, finding love along the way. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen, White Christmas was directed by Michael Curtiz and released Oct. 14, 1954.

Where to watch White Christmas.

Notes

• VistaVision primer
• IMAX vs. Lie-MAX (and IMAX locations)

Scene [1:24:08 - 1:29:11]

At the cast party, Judy and Phil plan to fake an engagement in order to encourage "mother hen" Betty (Rosemary Clooney) to "leave the roost", and pursue her own love of Bob (Bing Crosby). 

Recommendations
Tim: West Side Story (Spielberg, 2021)—where to watch
Tay:  It Happened One Night (Capra, 1934)—where to watch 

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