The Miracle on 34th Street (The 20th Century Fox Hour)
"The Miracle on 34th Street" is the Christmas episode of the American anthology television series The 20th Century Fox Hour.[1] Broadcast on December 14, 1955,[2] it was directed by Robert Stevenson, with stars Macdonald Carey, Teresa Wright and Thomas Mitchell as Kris Kringle.[3][4][5] One reviewer claimed this version was an improvement over the original movie, stating "shortening the tale has made it brighter and less saccharine."[6]
| "The Miracle on 34th Street" | |
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| The 20th Century Fox Hour episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Robert Stevenson |
| Written by | Teleplay by John Monks, Jr. Based on the screenplay by George Seaton From the story by Valentine Davies |
| Featured music | no music credit |
| Cinematography by | Lloyd Ahern, A.S.C. |
| Production code | 006 |
| Original air date | December 14, 1955 |
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Cast
- Macdonald Carey as Fred Gaily
- Teresa Wright as Doris Walker
- Thomas Mitchell as Kris Kringle
- Sandy Descher as Susan Walker
- Hans Conried as Mr. Shellhammer
- Ray Collins as Judge Harper
- Dick Foran as Thomas Mara
- John Abbott as Dr. Sawyer
- Don Beddoe as Mr. Macy
- Whit Bissell as Dr. Pierce
- Sara Berner as Woman Shopper
- Herbert Vigran as Postal Clerk
- Maudie Prickett as Miss Prossy
- Paul Smith as Store Clerk
- Herbert Hayes as Mr. Gimbel
- Louis Towers as Peter
- Earl Robie as Tommy Mara, Jr.
References
- "The Miracle on 34th Street" at Internet Archive
- R. V. O. "TV's Best Tonight" "Drama" (Toledo Blade, December 14, 1955)
- Crump, William D. The Christmas Encyclopedia, 3d ed. (McFarland, 2001)
- Hischak, Thomas S. American Literature on Stage and Screen: 525 Works and Their Adaptations (McFarland, 2012)
- Terrace, Vincent. Television Specials: 5,336 Entertainment Programs, 1936-2012, 2d ed. (McFarland, 2013)
- TV Program Notes, The Evening Sun (Baltimore, MD) December 14, 1955, page 48
External links
- "The Miracle on 34th Street" at IMDb
- The Miracle on 34th Street is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
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