HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Anniversary Edition DVD

valmg | Nov 21, 2009 | 1 comment

GIFT IDEA - IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Anniversary Edition DVD

Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: November 3, 2009
Run Time: 120 minutes
Price varies - $14.99 - $24.99 - Available to purchase online

This would make a great gift for both people that love this movie and those who have never seen it. The color is terrific!

From the studio -

Fans everywhere will be dreaming of a White Christmas when the holiday classic celebrates its 55th anniversary with a new, two-disc DVD on November 3, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Starring legendary performers Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney and featuring music by Irving Berlin, the beloved musical celebration is ad delightful and entertaining today as it was when it first premiered in 1954 and became the top-grossing film of that year. The story follows a pair of army buddies who set out to save the inn run by their former commanding officer by putting on their hig Broadway show. The film features memorable songs including “Snow”, “Sisters”, “The Old Man”, “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing” and, of course, “White Christmas”.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Anniversary Edition two-disc DVD makes an ideal holiday gift with a host of rich and engaging new bonus features including a touching look at Bing Crosby by his family members and film historians, a tribute to Danny Kaye who was not only a celebrated entertainer, but also a humanitarian, an exclusive tour of Rosemary Clooney’s Kentucky home, backstage stories from the making of the film, a fascinating look at the titular song revealing why it remains the best-selling single in American history and more. The DVD also includes previously released bonus material including commentary by rosemary Clooney and a look back at the film with the actress.

New bonus features include:

Bing Crosby: Christmas Crooner
Danny Kaye: Joy to the World
Rosemary’s Old Kentucky Home
Backstage Stories from White Christmas
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
White Christmas: From Page to Stage

Previously released bonus materials include:

Commentary by Rosemary Clooney
White Christmas A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney
Original Theatrical Trailer
Theatrical Re-Release Trailer

irving berlins white christmas the musical

Fans of the movie will surely love the Tony award nominated hit musical Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, a new stage adaptation of the movie that’s beginning a national tour this month. Visit http://www.whitechristmasthemusical.com/ to learn more.