The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)

11/23/1966 (IT) • 1h 29m

Fantasy, Family

A more wonderful...more magical...more musical entertainment than this - there just isn't!

Overview

Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.

Top Billed Cast

Paul Tripp

Sam Whipple

Lydia Brazzi

Mrs. Claus

Rossano Brazzi

Phineas T. Prune

Sonny Fox

Mr. Prim

Mischa Auer

Jonathan, the Elf Foreman


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

elves

santa claus

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