American singer and actor Bing Crosby (1903 – 1977) and American actress and dancer Vera-Ellen (1921 – 1981) in 'White Christmas', directed by Michael Curtiz, 1954. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Singers Bing Crosby (L) and David Bowie performing a medley of the songs 'Little Drummer Boy' and 'Peace On Earth' on the set of the television special Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas, circa 1977. (Photo by TV Times via Getty Images)
Bing Crosby, Vera-Ellen, Rosemary Clooney, and Danny Kaye perform a musical number from White Christmas. (Photo by John Springer Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
