Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Capture the spirit of Christmas with this timeless classic!
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.
Director: George Seaton
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: June 4, 1947
Cast
- Edmund Gwenn - Kris Kringle
- John Payne - Fred Gailey
- Maureen O'Hara - Doris Walker
- Natalie Wood - Susan Walker
- Philip Tonge - Julian Shellhammer
- Porter Hall - Granville Sawyer
- Alvin Greenman - Alfred (uncredited)
- Harry Antrim - R.H. Macy (uncredited)
- James Seay - Dr. Pierce (uncredited)
- Jerome Cowan - Thomas Mara
Screenplay
- George Seaton (Screenplay)
- Valentine Davies (Story)
Music: Cyril J. Mockridge, Edward B. Powell
Cinematography: Lloyd Ahern Sr., Charles G. Clarke
Editing: Robert L. Simpson
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $630,000
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
new york city, court, judge, parent child relationship, holiday, department store, santa claus, thanksgiving, psychologist, lawyer, little girl, black and white, single mother, district attorney, skepticism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miracle on 34th Street about?
- 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.
- Who directed Miracle on 34th Street?
- Miracle on 34th Street was directed by George Seaton.
- Who stars in Miracle on 34th Street?
- Miracle on 34th Street stars Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, Philip Tonge, Porter Hall.
- How long is Miracle on 34th Street?
- Miracle on 34th Street has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Miracle on 34th Street?
- Miracle on 34th Street is a Comedy, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Miracle on 34th Street?
- Miracle on 34th Street had a budget of $630,000.
- How much did Miracle on 34th Street gross?
- Miracle on 34th Street grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Miracle on 34th Street produced?
- Miracle on 34th Street was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Miracle on 34th Street?
- The themes of Miracle on 34th Street include: Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Courtroom Drama.