Miracle on 34th Street
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Delightful Christmas
fantasy of a charming old man who believes he is Santa Claus, and the wonderful
change he brings to the people around him. This perennial holiday classic is on
many short-lists of the all time great Christmas movies. The film just oozes
with warm-hearted humor. Very young Natalie Wood sparkles as Susan, who learns
to stop being so grown up, and enjoy childhood, with all its wide-eyed wonder.
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, and lives the role. He totally connects with
the kiddies who visit "Santa" at Macy's department store. The brief
scene with the little Dutch refugee girl is a definite emotional high point in
this movie. The combined reaction of relief and wonder in the child's face as
she visits Santa and finds he speaks her language is memorable. Gene Lockhart
as the harried judge, and William Frawley as his street-wise political advisor
provide the needed comic relief to keep the court-room segments from becoming
too overwhelmed by lawyers and their tactics. Even Jack Albertson shows up as
an ingenious postal clerk who helps Kringle solve his legal problem. The
on-location scenes filmed on the streets of New York assist the viewer in
suspending disbelief. An enthusiastic cast, crisp direction by George Seaton, a
sentimental holiday message, and great humor make this movie a solid holiday
treat for the entire family. Multiple viewing only enriches the rewards.
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