Plot — What is The Spirit of Christmas about?
This Christmas film, created as a special for television broadcast throughout the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania viewing region, was produced by puppeteer Mabel Beaton and her husband Les for Bell Telephone Company and first aired in 1953. Following a short live-action opening portion, featured are two extended marionette segments, the first dramatizing Clement Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas", the second reverently telling the Nativity story; the two stories are staged in classic, traditional style. From 1953 onward, for several years, The Spirit of Christmas was broadcast in the intended region multiple times per holiday season. It was also available as a 16mm film licensed to schools for showings to students. This film often is misstated to have originally been broadcast in 1950.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Animation, Family |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 27 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 6 votes) |
The Spirit of Christmas — FAQ
Is The Spirit of Christmas worth watching? The Spirit of Christmas holds a 6.5/10 rating from 6 viewers. This Christmas film, created as a special for television broadcast throughout the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania viewing region, was produced by puppeteer Mabel Beaton and her husband Les for Bell Telephone Company and first
Who directed The Spirit of Christmas? Directed by Mabel Beaton.
Who is in the cast of The Spirit of Christmas? It stars Alexander Scourby.
Where can I stream The Spirit of Christmas? Streaming availability for The Spirit of Christmas is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Spirit of Christmas release? It released in 1953.
