Part of the Holiday Classics series
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1h 41m / Not Rated / Drama
TRAILER:
VENUE: Historic Duncan Auditorium
Miracle on 34th Street, the perennial Christmas classic, was first released to theatres in May of 1947. Why May? Because Hollywood power broker and head of 20th Century Fox Darryl F. Zanuck said more people go to the movies in warmer weather. Doubtless that was strictly true, but seems to miss the pine forest for the Christmas trees. In any case the promotional materials for the film, believe it or not, tried to hide the fact that it was about Santa Claus. They put John Payne and Maureen O’Hara (as the irrepressible events manager Doris) at the front, ignoring Kris Kringle entirely. Despite that steep and entirely self-inflicted disadvantage, it won several Academy Awards. Its uplifting spirit and its message that magic can still happen in the mundane world couldn’t be denied, and it earns its place in our hearts anew every holiday season.
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Before the film, guests are invited to join us in the lobby for FREE photos with Old St. Nick himself, courtesy of series sponsor Bank of America, starting at 2:00pm.
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The Holiday Classics series is presented by Bank of America. Additional support is provided by Bolin Philanthropic Trust and Bolin Law Group. Promotional support provided by WEDU PBS.
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