A Good Tree
1984 · 24 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Family
A trio of children steal a fir tree for a Christmas tree from a grouchy neighbor and later resolve to make amends.
Directed by Giles Walker · Written by Gloria Demers
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- H Helen Clare Baggaley Molly
- M Marc Cyr George
- A Andrew Bednarski Tim
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Peter MacNeill Father - L Les Rubie Horner
- P Pamela Boyd Mother
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