Everyone Missed the Moment Vera-Ellen Almost Tripped in Iconic 'White Christmas' Scene
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This wasn't the first time Bing Crosby sang 'White Christmas' on-screen.
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Irving Berlin opened his own Oscar for 'White Christmas.'
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There are some huge age differences.
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And height differences.
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It was praised for being in VistaVision.
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'Sisters' wasn't part of the script.
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The Vermont inn doubled as 'Holiday Inn,' too.
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Vera-Ellen didn't actually sing any of the songs.
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But she sure did all her own dancing!
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Speaking of dancing, Rosemary Clooney wasn't proud of her moves.
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This dancer went on to big things.
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Fred Astaire was supposed to play Phil Davis.
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It wasn't originally about snow.
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The TV camera in the 'Ed Harrison Show' scene is a real one.
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Bing Crosby made up most of the liverwurst sandwiches and buttermilk bit.
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One line in the sandwich scene had a special meaning.
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Rosemary Clooney took the part for a specific reason.
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Danny Kaye was the class clown on set.
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Bob Fosse was the uncredited choreographer.
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You've seen Benny Haynes before.
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There's a big flub during one of the most iconic scenes.
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The costumes were created by an icon.
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The train scenes were shot at a separate location.
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Vera-Ellen's name is misspelled in the opening credits.
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Irving Berlin changed lyrics just for Bing Crosby.
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One of the most famous songs wasn't intended for the film.
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There's no "official" soundtrack.
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Yes, Rosemary is related to George Clooney.
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The 'White Christmas' cast has two family members in 'Star Trek.'
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Benny wasn't technically out of the country.
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You can spot a certain prop in several scenes.
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They reshot the ending — without film.
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The snow in the final scene was actually asbestos.
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The film premiered in a famous location.
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It was a box office success.
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