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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

1966, Movie, NR, 95 mins

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This children's film stars Rossano Brazzi as an old skinflint who tries to evict Santa and Mrs. Claus for not paying rent on the North Pole. Children of the world respond by sending Santa their pennies, and the Clauses are saved. Pretty boring stuff for all but the most undiscriminating kiddies. Songs: "Christmas Is Coming," "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't," "Hustle Bustle," "I'm Bad," "Kids Get All the Breaks," "The Name of the Song Is Prune," "Nothing to Do But Wait," "S... read more leave a comment
Year: 1966
Rated NR

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Cast
Rossano Brazzi: Phineas T. Prune
Paul Tripp: Sam Whipple
Alberto Rabagliati: Santa Claus
Lydia Brazzi: Mrs. Santa Claus
Mischa Auer: Jonathan
John Karlsen: Blossom

 

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