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The original 1947 version of this Valentine Davies story follows the misadventures of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) as he gets a job playing Santa Claus at Macy's department store in New York City. Natalie Wood is the little girl who tells him she doesn't believe in Santa, and Maureen O'Hara and John Payne are the couple who help Kris through a trial in which he must prove he's the jolly fellow from the North Pole. A sweet movie and perennial Christmas favourite, Miracle on 34th Street is one of those films that gets under your skin and must be revisited every so often. --Tom Keogh
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The original 1947 version of the Valentine Davies story Miracle on 34th Street follows the misadventures of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) as he gets a job playing Santa Claus at Macy's department store in New York City. Natalie Wood is the little girl who tells him she doesn't believe in Santa, and Maureen O'Hara and John Payne are the couple who help Kris through a trial in which he must prove he's the jolly fellow from the North Pole. A perennial Christmas favorite, this is one of those movies that gets under your skin and must be revisited every so often. --Tom Keogh
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you want to see a really good old-fashioned Christmas film, this is the one for you! Much better than the remake, even though it's in black and white. Bound to make everyone wonder about the reality of Father Christmas (and we all really want him to be real). Just sit back and enjoy.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This year I decided I wanted to see this Classic Christmas films. First I watched White Christmas and was hugely dissapointed, not christmassy at all. My second choice was Miracle on 34th Street and it was fantastic. I don't think a more christmassy film exists.
Santa clause ends up working in Macy's and the evil Psychiatrist who assess the staff decides that the man is claelry delusional. A court case ensues where Santa has to first prove the existence of santa clause and then prove that he is the real Santa.
Very funny, very cheerful and enjoyable. Maybe not for children as debateing the existence of Santa probably isn't a great idea. The whole film is christmassy throughout and really serves to get you in the festive mood. Themes of renewed hope and a romance keep the storyline going. Of course it's cheesy in parts but it's not too much, the adults of course do not beleive that he is santa though they pretend to so it's not too hard to swallow. Actually a thought provoking film, is it really that bad to allow someone to believe their delusions if they are happy, hermless delusions? Highly reccomended.
Santa clause ends up working in Macy's and the evil Psychiatrist who assess the staff decides that the man is claelry delusional. A court case ensues where Santa has to first prove the existence of santa clause and then prove that he is the real Santa.
Very funny, very cheerful and enjoyable. Maybe not for children as debateing the existence of Santa probably isn't a great idea. The whole film is christmassy throughout and really serves to get you in the festive mood. Themes of renewed hope and a romance keep the storyline going. Of course it's cheesy in parts but it's not too much, the adults of course do not beleive that he is santa though they pretend to so it's not too hard to swallow. Actually a thought provoking film, is it really that bad to allow someone to believe their delusions if they are happy, hermless delusions? Highly reccomended.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Since "Miracle on 34th Street" begins with the Macy's parade on Thanksgiving Day, it is the obvious movie to watch on Turkey Day to begin the Christmas season (when you watch "White Christmas," your favorite version of "A Christmas Carol," and "It's a Wonderful Life" is up to you). I know am not alone in my belief that Edmund Gwenn IS Kris Kringle, which means he IS Santa Claus. Of course they gave Gwenn the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1948, but the film also won Oscars for Best Writing, Original Story (Valentine Davies) and Best Writing, Screenplay (George Seaton). Maureen O'Hara plays Doris Walker, a single mom who insists on bringing up her daughter Susan, played by adorable Natalie Wood in one of the great childhood performances of all time, in a no-nonsense manner, which means no fantasy, no fairy tales and certainly no Santa Claus. Boy, is she ever wrong, although it takes Kris longer to convince the mother than it does to work his magic on the daughter.
This version of this classic holiday film offers up the long trailer in which the publicity department tries to figure out how to market the film to the masses, which is a nice added bonus. You have to remember that the head of the studio had the delusion idea that since this was a good movie it should be released in May because that is when more people watched movie. However, the point of owning "Miracle on 34th Street" is to be able to watch it when it best fits your holiday schedule and cry over your favorites scenes. The best times to cry during this movie are as follows: (1) When Susan overhears Kris talking Dutch to the little refugee girl; (2) When Mr. Macy admits under oath on the witness stand that he believes Kris to be Santa Claus; (3) When Susan writes "I believe in you too" on Susan's letter to Kris; (4) When Susan yells, "Stop, Uncle Fred! Stop!" and (5) when Fred sees the cane in the corner and realizes that the magic might not have been his own after all. Please feel free to add others to this list as you see fit. Now, excuse me, as I have to go dry my eyes and remember that some films have become holiday classics for good reasons and that remaking something in color does not mean just because it is new it is improved. Happy Turkey Day, everyone!
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Great package... but only one winner!
A good package here: the great Edmund Gwenn version of Miracle on 34th Street, in its original B&W or colorised format (for it is very much his film), plus the remake with the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andy Millward
colour is best
Recommend the colour version of Miracle on 34th street if you can get it,mine's on VHS, colour is a bit wishy washy but still vastly improves the BW one,Christmas should be... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anthony J Lambert
Brilliant!
what a great film to be able to buy and give as a Christmas gift! love it- it is my favourite film of all time!
Published 6 months ago by pixie2u
Lovely set ... but be aware
I love both versions of this film and this boxed set seemed ideal.
However, I like the fact that the original 1947 version is black & white - not so here! Read more
However, I like the fact that the original 1947 version is black & white - not so here! Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. Dudman
Great plus good value
Iv been trying to get this double feature DVD for ages.
I love the old film and the new one just as much, its all so magical. Read more
I love the old film and the new one just as much, its all so magical. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Margaret Green
The original is the better of the two
Of the two versions of 'Miracle on 34th Street', the original is by far the better. The plot makes more sense and the ending works. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stephen
Pleasant slush
This is a sweet, gentle, whimsical Christmassy film, firmly rooted in a lost era of decency and innocence which is enhanced by its soft-focus monochrome. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Stephanie Goldstone-Creasey
Never Grows Old
The two DVD's in the box comprise the original Black and White film and a 'Colourised version which I chose to watch. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Robert L. Newstead
Pure escapism
It's a lovely film and that just about sums it up. Not high drama or intelectually extending. Not full of symbolism or loaded with cliches but a great Christmas sit down and relax... Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Tiltman
Amazing Christmas story
This movie is one of the bests, if you want a Christmas atmosphere. Every family must have this movie in their collection. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andy B.
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