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Obscure Christmas Movies
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Ziggy's GiftZiggy's Gift
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Brilliant!!! One of those rare animated films that is written on two levels- one for children, the other for adults. If you have never seen this, you will thank me.
A Christmas Wish (aka The Great Rupert)A Christmas Wish (aka The Great Rupert)
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The special effects are certainly dated but the story is so clever!
Beyond TomorrowBeyond Tomorrow
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Inspiring! Not your usual Christams faire.
The Lemon Drop KidThe Lemon Drop Kid
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A Bob Hope classic-- cute and deliciously corny! The song, "Silver Bells," was created for this film.
The Christmas Box / TimepieceThe Christmas Box / Timepiece
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Get out the kleenex for this new two-part classic! Maureen O' Hara (of Miracle on 34th Street fame), Richard Thomas, Annette O'Toole, Ellen Burstyn, and James Earl Jones star.
Holiday Affair (1949) [VHS]Holiday Affair (1949) [VHS]
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Charming and sentimental...who doesn't need a little romance at Christmas time?
O Henry's Full HouseO Henry's Full House
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John Steinbeck narrates. The Gift of the Magi makes this a special Christmas treat.
Christmas in ConnecticutChristmas in Connecticut
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Often overlooked but utterly delightful, I sometimes show this in my Women's History courses.
HeidiHeidi
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Shirley Temple at her best!