Miracle On 34th Street

Miracle On 34th Street

60 mins | Drama, Family | Nov. 27, 1959

In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.

Miracle On 34th Street

60 mins | Drama, Family | Nov. 27, 1959

Miracle On 34th Street
In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Talent Associates
Original title Miracle On 34th Street
Directors William Corrigan
Writers Harry Miles Muheim, Valentine Davies, George Seaton

Cast

Ed Wynn

as Kris Kringle

Peter Lind Hayes

as Fred Gaily

Mary Healy

as Doris Walker

Orson Bean

as Dr. William Sawyer

Loring Smith

as Mr. Shellhammer

Hiram Sherman

as R. H. Macy

Susan Gordon

as Susan Walker

Larry Weber

as Mr. Mara

John Gibson

as Judge Harper

Joseph Walsh

as Al - Post Office Employee

Arny Freeman

as Lou - Post Office Employee

William Post Jr.

as Mr. Gimbel

Shirley Egleston

as Peter's Mother

Frank Daly

as The Bailiff

William Griffis

as First Santa Claus