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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
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This isn't the benign remake with Richard Attenborough, but the marvellous original first shown in the UK as The Big Heart. Natalie Wood plays a jaded youngster who knows there's no such thing as Father Christmas because her mother, Maureen O'Hara, organises a New York department store's yearly parade, and Wood has always seen Santa played by drunken old men. Then along comes Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) to work some Christmas magic. The great plot was rightly awarded Oscars for best screenplay and original story, while Gwenn also won as best supporting actor. Indeed, Gwenn became so identified with this role that every holiday he found himself hired to hand out presents at the houses of such Hollywood notables as Louis B Mayer. Children may prefer the newer, more obvious version, but parents will warm to this utterly beguiling original. TS
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Running time
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92min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Christmas Comedy Fantasy
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Alternate title
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The Big Heart
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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George Seaton, from a story by Valentine Davies
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Award |
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| Academy 1947 |
Actor in a Supporting Role |
Edmund Gwenn |
Winner |
| Academy 1947 |
Best Motion Picture |
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Nominee |
| Academy 1947 |
Writing (Motion Picture Story) |
Valentine Davies |
Winner |
| Academy 1947 |
Writing (Screenplay) |
George Seaton |
Winner |
| Golden Globe 1947 |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Motion Picture |
Edmund Gwenn |
Winner |
| Golden Globe 1947 |
Best Screenplay Motion Picture |
George Seaton |
Winner |
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