Tuesday, 10 December 2013

The Original Santa

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Written and directed by George Seaton this film stars Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and Edmund Gween. Is an old man working as a department shot Santa Clause the real Santa Clause or is he mentally ill?

At times this often remake film pushes the barriers on being sappy but for the most part is a really well made film that while aimed at a younger audience holds up to older viewers too. The film may not completely divulge itself of materialism in favour of “the real Christmas spirit” but does a pretty good job otherwise. Largely the film is well made and Edmund Gwenn is excellently cast as Kris Kringle.


4/5

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