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Miracle on 34th Street

1947

George Seaton

1947·Not Rated·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore

After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he's not mistaken.

Cast

Maureen O'Hara·John Payne·Edmund Gwenn·Gene Lockhart

Producers

William Perlberg

Languages

United KingdomEnglishNetherlandsDutch

Major Awards

1 win · 1 nomination

Wins (1)

Best Screenplay

Golden Globes, USA (1948)

Best Screenplay

George Seaton

Nominations (1)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1948)

Best Picture