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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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Doris Walker (Maureen O'Hara), an executive at Macy's department store, believes in taking a common-sense approach to life and is consequently raising her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood) not to believe in Santa Claus. This year however, the convictions of both mother and child are challenged when the kindly old man (Edmund Gwenn) hired as the store Santa insists that he is in fact the real thing. No one believes him, some even think he's insane, but he is willing to go to court to prove his case. Oscars were won by Edmund Gwenn (Best Supporting Actor) and George Seaton (Best Screenplay) and the film was remade in 1994 with Richard Attenborough in the lead.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By P. Field
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.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Whilst I don't agree with the other review that John Payne playes Kris Kringle (it was Edmund Gwenn) I completely agree that this is one of the greatest feel-good movies. Although the more recent version was okay, this original version has much more humour and charm. This is the type of movie you watch to cheer yourself up, whether xmas is around the corner or not! Very highly recommended.
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they don't make them like this anymore
a great movie for christmas viewing. i will hopefully watch this again many times at christmas and would recommend it as a film the whole family can enjoy.
Published 1 month ago by jimnjor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
A classic. A bit dated now, but still a very watchable film for all ages.
As usual no film jargon.
Great acting and it still has a relevant message even today. Read more
As usual no film jargon.
Great acting and it still has a relevant message even today. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. J. Chippendale
5.0 out of 5 stars
First class
Perhaps the "perfect" Christmas story, when Chris Cringle, the "real" Santa Claus takes a department store by storm! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Filmbuff
5.0 out of 5 stars
great old movie,, very heartwarming
lovely old film,, etter than the temake in my opinion,, lovely xmas story that is timeless,,, real family classic film
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Deborah A. Filer
5.0 out of 5 stars
timeless
cinematic masterpeace..that is timeless and one you can watch every xmas without been embarrassed in front of the kids. Great festive fun.
Published 4 months ago by Terence Mclaughlin
4.0 out of 5 stars
best in black and white
bought for my daughter who loved it. worth the money and watchable at any time of the year. she reccomends it.
Published 4 months ago by denis murphy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas classic
Of the four "Miracle on 34th St" movies this is the only one to have. I just wish there was a good quality colorized version, this edition is monchrome only, which is as it... Read more
Published 4 months ago by William
5.0 out of 5 stars
Miracle on 34th street
Colour version better then I Expected
Good family film not to be missed
Great Value for money
The Original and still the best
Good family film not to be missed
Great Value for money
The Original and still the best
Published 4 months ago by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I have always loved this film...the original 'feel good' film. I bought this copy for my nine year old granddaughter.
Published 4 months ago by Miss R Willoughby
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 17 months ago by pixie2u
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