Miracle on 34th Street
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Miracle on 34th Street
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At the Macy's Department Store Thanksgiving Day parade, the actor playing Santa is discovered to be drunk by a whiskered old man. Doris Walker, the no... nonsense special events director, persuades the old man to take his place. The old man proves to be a sensation and is quickly recruited to be the store Santa at the main Macy's outlet. While he is successful, Ms. Walker learns that he calls himself Kris Kringle and he claims to be the actual Santa Claus. Despite reassurances by Kringle's doctor that he is harmless, Doris still has misgivings, especially when she has cynically trained herself, and especially her daughter, Susan, to reject all notions of belief and fantasy. And yet, people, especially Susan, begin to notice there is something special about Kris and his determination to advance the true spirit of Christmas amidst the rampant commercialism around him and succeeding in improbable ways. When a raucous conflict with the store's cruelly incompetent psychologist erupts, Kris finds himself held at Bellevue where, in despair, he deliberately fails a mental examination to ensure his commitment. All seems lost until Doris' friend, Fred Gaily, reassures Kris of his worth and agrees to represent him in the fight to secure his release. To achieve that, Fred arranges a formal hearing in which he argues that Kris is sane because he is in fact Santa Claus. What ensues is a bizarre hearing in which people's beliefs are reexamined and put to the test, but even so, it's going to take a miracle for Kris to win. Show More

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young daughter, Susan, to reject all notions of belief and magic. But Kris believes that there is still hope for Susan and sets out to prove that he is indeed Santa Claus. His authenticity is put to the test when he is taken to court and must prove his identity and true nature.

Miracle on 34th Street is a heartwarming holiday classic that explores the power of belief and the magic of Christmas. It follows the story of Kris Kringle, who claims to be the real Santa Claus and changes the lives of those around him. With his jolly and compassionate nature, he brings joy and wonder to the people he encounters, even convincing the skeptical Doris and Susan that he is who he claims to be.

The film takes place during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, where Kris steps in as Santa Claus after the original actor shows up drunk. This leads to Kris being hired as the store Santa at Macy's, where he quickly becomes a beloved figure. However, his claims of being the real Santa Claus are met with skepticism, and he finds himself in court trying to prove his authenticity.

Miracle on 34th Street is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and reminds us of the importance of believing in the magic of the season. With its timeless message and memorable characters, this film is a must-watch during the holiday season.