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Release Year1936
Runtime0h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family, Comedy
Votes28
DirectorDave Fleischer
WritersDave Fleischer
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsChristmas Comes But Once a Year
About Christmas Comes But Once a Year
At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received used defective toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.
Directed by Dave Fleischer, Christmas Comes But Once a Year leans on a strong ensemble — Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Everett Clark — 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 animation titles of 1936.
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