Thursday, December 16, 2010

12 days of Christmas stories—White Christmas


After World War II, song and dance men Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, form a successful partnership eventually becoming top Broadway producers. Bob agrees to take in a nightclub act by the Haynes sisters, Betty and Judy, as a favor, so he thinks, for their brother who served with Bob and Phil in the war. Phil has always been trying to get Bob interested in a girl, usually one in the show but when he realizes that Bob is smitten with Betty, he arranges to accompany them to their show at a small Vermont Inn. Imagine their surprise when they learn that their old commanding officer, Major General Tom Waverley, is the owner. He's sunk his savings and his pension into the venture but it has yet to snow and it looks like he's on the verge of bankruptcy. They come up with a plan to help the General out but a series of misunderstandings leads to a rift between Bob and Betty leaving it Phil and Judy to try and get them back together.
I don't think I have ever seen my dad not cry at the end when the general enters the room and his former service men come marching singing "We'll follow the Old Man."

I don't think I have ever not smiled when Bing and Danny sing "Sisters."

And I always love when Bing sings "Count your blessings instead of sheep."

A family favorite. A personal favorite. And one of best treats of season.

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