Miracle On 34th Street

Miracle On 34th Street

1959 · 60 min · ★ 7.3 · Family, Drama

In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.

Directed by William Corrigan · Written by Valentine Davies

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Ed Wynn Kris Kringle
Peter Lind Hayes Fred Gaily
Mary Healy Doris Walker
Orson Bean Dr. William Sawyer
Loring Smith Mr. Shellhammer
Hiram Sherman R. H. Macy
Susan Gordon Susan Walker
Larry Weber Mr. Mara
John Gibson Judge Harper
Joseph Walsh Al - Post Office Employee
Arny Freeman Lou - Post Office Employee
William Post Jr. Mr. Gimbel

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