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Judy Garland & Fred Astaire! EASTER PARADE Saturday Morning at The Hi-Pointe!
“Do you know that scientists say that people fall in love quickest during a rainstorm? I can prove that. Because that’s when I fell in love with you!”
EASTER PARADE plays at The Hi-Pointe Theater ( 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117) Saturday, April 11th at 10:30am as part of their Classic Film Series
EASTER PARADE is a Technicolor dream from 1948 and quite the showcase for the 17 Irving Berlin songs that are packed into this lavish production. Fred Astaire and Judy Garland shine in their only appearance together in films, and their obvious on-screen chemistry makes one wish they could have teamed again. MGM thought so too, but their re-teaming never materialized, and that makes this film all the more special for their unique performance together. Judy’s screen warmth and charm are especially bright in EASTER PARADE, and Fred is as dapper and nimble as ever. Ann Miller’s “Shaking the Blues Away” is a highlight, and her dancing in this film is amazing, in that she was just coming back to work after having injured her back and was still wearing a brace during production. Peter Lawford is adequately handsome and debonair as second fiddle to Fred in the romance department. Look for Jules Munshin as a hilariously clever head waiter!
If you love movie musicals, DO see this film. It’s an Easter time MUST! And this Saturday, you’ll have the chance to see it on the big screen where it belongs. EASTER PARADE plays as part of The Hi-Pointe Theater’s Saturday Morning Classic Film Series! Doors open at 10am – EASTER PARADE begins at 10:30! Admission is only $5!!
The Hi-Pointe is located at 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117. Their website can be found HERE
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