April 18, 1970

Easter Parade (1948) ****

Abandoned by Ann Miller, seasoned hoofer Fred Astaire picks young debutante Judy Garland out of a chorus line and makes her his dancing partner. Musical numbers:

"Happy Easter" **
"Drum Crazy" **
"It Only Happens When I Dance With You" *
"I Want To Go Back To Michigan" *
"Beautiful Faces" *
"A Fella With An Umbrella" *
"I Love A Piano" *
"Snooky Ookums" **
"The Ragtime Violin" *
"When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam'" **
"Shaking The Blues Away" *
"It Only Happens When I Dance With You" (reprise) *
"Steppin' Out With My Baby" ***
"A Couple Of Swells" ***
"The Girl On The Magazine Cover" **
"It Only Happens When I Dance With You" (reprise) *
"Better Luck Next Time"
"Easter Parade" **