This is one of the classic holiday pics I will watch every year if it is available to me (Oh no; he said “holiday” instead of Christmas. Blasphemy!) So I will neither pick it apart nor praise it to the heavens. The story writing is strong and the ensemble cast do a good job. The fact that it has been redone so many times speaks for itself. I won’t even try to compare it to the other versions. Instead, as I read in…
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.
Top Cast
Maureen O'Hara
Doris Walker
John Payne
Fred Gailey
Edmund Gwenn
Kris Kringle
Gene Lockhart
Judge Harper
Natalie Wood
Susan Walker
Porter Hall
Granville Sawyer
William Frawley
Charlie Halloran
Jerome Cowan
Thomas Mara
Philip Tonge
Julian Shellhammer
James Seay
Dr. Pierce (uncredited)
Alvin Greenman
Alfred (uncredited)
Harry Antrim
R.H. Macy (uncredited)
Lela Bliss
Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)
Jack Albertson
Al (uncredited)
Teddy Driver
Terry (uncredited)
William Forrest
Dr. Rogers (uncredited)
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I suppose if anyone was ever to play the definitive Santa Claus, then it would have had to be Edmund Gwenn. The glint in his eye, the smile and the avuncular look all lends itself so very well to this tale of the Christmas nay-sayers! Set in the toy department of the legendary Macy's toy store in New York, we meet this character who steps in to help out at the city's famous parade after their existing "Santa" gets a…
FAQ about Miracle on 34th Street
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…
When was Miracle on 34th Street released?
Miracle on 34th Street was released in 1947.
What genres does Miracle on 34th Street belong to?
Miracle on 34th Street is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Family.
Who stars in Miracle on 34th Street?
The cast of Miracle on 34th Street includes Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood.