The White Christmas story is based on a 1950 novel titled "Holiday Inn" by Irving Berlin. It tells the story of Bing Crosby, a popular singer, and Danny Kaye, an entertainer, who team up to save a failing inn during the holidays. The story includes a romantic plotline between Bing Crosby's character and a young actress named Lila. The film adaptation of White Christmas was released in 1954 and starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen.