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Release Year1956
Runtime0h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Drama
Votes1
DirectorWilliam F. Claxton
WritersHerbert Moulton
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Christmas Spirit
About The Christmas Spirit
Story about two boys who want ponies for Christmas but their family can only afford one. The horse owner, who is bitter about the loss of his son in the war, is softened by the boys' sacrifice for each other.
Directed by William F. Claxton, The Christmas Spirit leans on a strong ensemble — Tudor Owen, Forrest Taylor, Chick Chandler — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1956.
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