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Miracle on 34th Street (initially released as The Big Heart in the United Kingdom) is a 1947 American Christmas comedy-drama film released by 20th Century Fox, written and directed by George Seaton and based on a story by Valentine Davies. It stars Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. The story takes place between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in New York City, and focuses on the effect of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa. The film has become a perennial Christmas favorite.

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1947 · 1h 36m · Comedy · Drama · Family

TMDB 7.4/10 (859 votes)

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

Directed by George Seaton

Box office $3M worldwide

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George SeatonDirector

Maureen O'Haraas Doris Walker

John Payneas Fred Gailey

Edmund Gwennas Kris Kringle

Gene Lockhartas Judge Harper

Natalie Woodas Susan Walker

Porter Hallas Granville Sawyer

William Frawleyas Charlie Halloran JJerome Cowanas Thomas Mara

Philip Tongeas Julian Shellhammer

James Seayas Dr. Pierce (uncredited)AAlvin Greenmanas Alfred (uncredited)

Harry Antrimas R.H. Macy (uncredited)

Lela Blissas Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)

Jack Albertsonas Al (uncredited)

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Miracle on 34th Street (initially released as The Big Heart in the United Kingdom) is a 1947 American Christmas comedy-drama film released by 20th Century Fox, written and directed by George Seaton and based on a story by Valentine Davies. It stars Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. The story takes place between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in New York City, and focuses on the effect of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa. The film has become a perennial Christmas favorite.

Read the full article →

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1947 · 1h 36m · Comedy · Drama · Family

TMDB 7.4/10 (859 votes)

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

Directed by George Seaton

Box office $3M worldwide

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