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Miracle on 34th Street
 
 
Features: Black & White
 
Miracle On 34th Street is an irresistible fable that has, for many, become synonymous with celebrating Christmas. The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, an ample belly and a snowy white beard (Edmund Gwenn) is hired as Macy's department store Santa. He claims his name is Kris Kringle, and soon fills everyone with the Christmas spirit -- except for his boss, Doris Walker (Maureen O'Hara), who's raising her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood) to not believe in Santa. But when Kris is declared insane and put on trial, everyone's faith is put to the test as old and young alike face the age-old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus? An Academy Award-winner (1947) for Best Supporting Actor (Gwenn), Best Original Story and Best Screenplay, this timeless tale of faith, love and imagination remains one of the most popular and best-loved holiday films of all time.
 
"A miracle of originality..."  New York Post
"Delightful comedy-fantasy..."  Leonard Maltin
"...a beloved and heartwarming film..."  The Motion Picture Guide

 


Editor's Note

Kris Kringle--unbeknownst to cynical, market-minded adults, the real Santa Claus--is hired to play himself at Macy's Department Store, New York City. His gentle, joyous spirit and magical powers soon transform those around him, including a little girl and her world-weary mother. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture. Academy Awards: 3, including Best Original Story, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor--Edmund Gwenn. The 50th Anniversary Edition includes remastered footage and a promotional short.


Plot Summary

Heartwarming Christmas story in which a man who moonlights as Kris Kringle at Macy's claims to be the genuine article. The adults refuse to believe him and begin to suspect that the bearded, portly man is not playing with a full deck. But most important to Kris is a little girl who steadfastly refuses to believe that Santa Claus is real. Can he convince her--and everyone else--that he is telling the truth? His freedom may depend on it...

 
Features
Full Frame - 1.33

 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Foxvideo
Release Date: 10/15/2002
Running Time: 97 minutes
Original Release Date: 1947
Catalog ID: 2002075
UPC: 00024543020752
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Video: B&W

Aspect Ratio
4:3

 
Cast & Crew
Edmund Gwenn
Gene Lockhart
John Payne
Maureen O'Hara
Natalie Wood
Porter Hall
William Frawley
George Seaton - Director
WIlliam Perlberg - Producer
George Seaton - Screenplay

 
Awards

Oscar (1948)
Edmund Gwenn, Winner, Best Supporting Actor
Valentine Davies, Winner, Best Writing, Original Story
George Seaton, Winner, Best Writing, Screenplay
   William Perlberg, Nominee, Best Picture

Golden Globe (1948)
George Seaton, Winner, Best Screenplay
Edmund Gwenn, Winner, Best Supporting Actor

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