The Christmas classic "White Christmas" was filmed in 1954. It stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in the leading roles. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Robert Buckner, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. "White Christmas" tells the story of a talented song-and-dance team who embark on a tour to entertain the troops in Vermont, where they encounter a former army commander and his sister who are in trouble. The film was a major commercial success and is considered one of the best Christmas movies of all time.