A Day Of Thanksgiving

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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