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Miracle On 34th Street

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

1947 - PG - 96 MINS - DRAMA

Top cast: Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara

In a nutshell

After a divorced NY mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the true Santa. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he's not mistaken.

Our review

The original version of this miracle wishing heart warmer.  Full of yuletide sentimentality, this is up there with the other Christmas classics. Guaranteed to recharge the Christmas Spirit!

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