White Christmas was first released in 1954, making it one of the first major color films in the history of cinema. It was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. The film is a musical adaptation of the hit Broadway show of the same name, and it features several iconic songs, such as "White Christmas" and "Sisters." It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest Christmas films of all time.