A Day Of Thanksgiving
G 1951 · 13 min · ★ 8.0 · Family, History
A family reflects on what they are grateful for, even though they cannot afford a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner.
Directed by Arthur H. Wolf · Written by Margaret Travis
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- D Dan Palmquist Bill Johnson
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2h 26m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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