Review of Easter Parade (1948) by Gosia S — 29 Dec 2011

I seriously don't know what was Peter Lawford doing there, he didn't seem to have much to do at all, and felt a bit like third wheel. Or didn't feel at all- his presence is extremely weak and he neither contributed nor detracted too much from anything; he was simply "there".

However, I was glad Gene Kelly couldn't get the role, much as Judy may have wanted him to since thanks to this we got the only Astaire-Garland collaboration and it worked so well. Astaire is delightful, Judy Garland professional and Ann Miller is like a butterfly.

It's a charming light musical chock full of catchy music. Ann Miller's tap dance number has always been one of my favouriites, but I also loved the tramp number- after I first watched it several years ago I kept humming it for a while.