


On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.

Judy Garland
Hannah Brown

Fred Astaire
Don Hewes

Peter Lawford
Jonathan Harrow III

Ann Miller
Nadine Hale

Jules Munshin
François

Clinton Sundberg
Mike

Richard Beavers
Singer ("The Girl on the Magazine Cover")

Lola Albright
Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)

Shirley Ballard
Showgirl (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Audience Member (uncredited)

June Gale
Minor Role (uncredited)

Joi Lansing
Hat Model / Showgirl (uncredited)

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Policeman (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Backstage Well-Wisher / Diner at Rooftop Show (uncredited)

Harold Miller
Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)

Jeni Le Gon
Essie (uncredited)

Sara Shane
Showgirl (uncredited)
John Albright
Western Union Messenger (uncredited)
Don Anderson
Passerby on Street (uncredited)
Norman S. Barker
Trombone player in bar (uncredited)
Charles Walters
Sidney Sheldon, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Guy Bolton
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