Christmas eve 1947 starring george raft, george brent, randolph scott, and ann harding. Christmas eve, a character in the broadway musical avenue q. Last year, i caught a bit of christmas movie from 1947. Mario george raft and his sweetheart claire virginia field. To save her fortune from a designing nephew, matilda reed must locate her three longlost adopted sons in time for a christmas eve reunion. When her three longlost adopted sons look to get a christmas eve reunion, but she is going to be saved. Christmas eve also known as sinners holiday on its 1950 rerelease is a 1947 theatrical christmas comedy film directed by edwin l. With somar alberg, david carradine, john carradine, sam fertig.
Landau and stars george raft, george brent and randolph scott. Its in the episode about the next son, mario raft, that the movies noirish interest. To save her fortune from a designing nephew, matilda reid must locate her three longlost adopted sons in time for a christmas eve. George raft, randolph scott, reginald denny, george brent, joan blondell, edwin l. The greedy nephew of eccentric matilda reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth. Christmas eve was my introduction to ann harding, the uniquely glamorous leading lady of the 1930s. Christmas eve 1947 starring george raft, george brent, randolph.
Christmas eve is based on the 1947 christmas eve movie that starred george raft. On christmas eve, an old miser named ebenezer scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, jacob marley. On christmas eve, a spinsters three adopted sons learn her real nephew is developing a sinister plot against her. Christmas eve 1947 starring george raft, george brent. In the new york mansion of aunt matilda reid, an eccentric octagenerian philanthropist, phillip hastings, matildas nephew, tries to convince a judge named alston and a psychiatrist named doremus that matildas extravagant. Find movie and film cast and crew information for christmas eve 1947 edwin l.
Christmas eve was entertaining,with a few reservations. Landau, starred george raft, george brent and randolph scott, and originally released by. It is a delightful movie but it takes a while to get the story straight. Also released in 1947 is another christmas mainstay featuring ann as a wealthy woman more within her demographic, it happened on fifth avenue. Ann was a mere 45 when she took on the role of senior citizen matilda. Marin christmas drama, christmas eve 1947 starring george raft, george brent, and randolph scott. Find out when and where you can watch christmas eve on tv with the full listings schedule at. Mario as a seemingly shady character teeming using a nazi war criminal in south america. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. This is a christmas movie simply in the fact that it is set on christmas eve as stories involving family estates could basically take place at any time of the year. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply.
Christmas 2015 christmas movies cartoons for children. I was excited to see this film due to its cast and a premise that sounds ready made for a great christmas story. Christmas eve 1947 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Her comic timing is something to behold, and shes the reason you should find this lesser known seasonal offering. Matilda reid ann harding is in danger of being declared senile at the urging of her nephew, phillip reginald denny. I first saw this movie in a neighborhood theatre in chicago in 1948 and really loved the story of how the three adopted sons of an eccentric woman find their way back home for christmas eve. It has the charm of that great and now almost forgotten actress, ann harding, as an eccentric old lady who had adopted three sons who come home to save her from the clutches of a crooked lawyer wanting to take her home and money and shove her off to a rest home. To keep him from controlling her estate, matilda must find her three adopted. Christmas eve 1947 christmas movies on tv schedule. In the byzantine tale of his imperiled maiden aunt back in new york, expat south american club owner mario george raft discovers a fugitive nazi konstantine shayne has been scamming his girlfriend virginia field, in the crimecomedy christmas eve a.
Christmas eve 1947 tt0039266 the greedy nephew of eccentric matilda reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth. Christmas eve 1947 yify download movie torrent yts. This version is presented in its matted widescreen ratio of 1. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The story follows a young man clinging to despair who is unable to find his place in the world. Stories reveal michael as a playboy adored by loyal ann. This episodic holiday film centers around a rich spinster aunt whose greedy nephew is attempting legal action to take her estate. The movies plot is that the greedy nephew of a rich.
Santas surprise 1947 christmas cartoon classic funny santa claus cartoon in hd. I was excited to see this film due to its cast and a premise that sounds readymade for a great christmas story. What are the best holiday movies to watch on christmas eve. Separate stories reveal michael as a bankrupt playboy loved by loyal ann.
There is a warmth that is palpable between the actors and the cast is impressive loretta young, arthur hill, trevor howard, etc. Trailer for the 1947 christmas film sinners holiday aka christmas eve. Miracle on 34th street is a 1947 film starring maureen ohara, john payne, natalie wood, and edmund gwenn. Ann harding plays a rich old lady who had taken in and raised. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. All christmas eve movie posters,high res movie posters image for christmas eve. While both movies are good, i actually favor the 1986 made for tv version. Theman matilda reid ann harding is in danger of being. With george raft, george brent, randolph scott, joan blondell. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. Thats me at age 3, just before christmas in 1947, says bonnie bair of manchester, maryland.
Any use on this website is for identification purposes only. Okay, so this is a true guilty pleasure but christmas eve also released as sinners holiday features such an eclectic cast and bizarre plots that any true film buff should view it at least once especially during the holiday season. In the new york mansion of aunt matilda reid, an eccentric octagenerian philanthropist, phillip hastings, matildas nephew, tries to convince a judge named alston and a psychiatrist named doremus that matildas extravagant contributions to charity are evidence of her senility. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. It features audio commentary from the director and cult filmmaker john waters, who is quoted as saying it is the greatest christmas movie ever made.
Christmas eve therefore they could administer her wealth the greedy nephew of bizarre matilda reid attempts to have her incompetent. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies. Mario as a seemingly shady character tangling with a nazi war criminal in south america. This charming story is about three adopted sons who must come home before midnight on christmas eve in.
Christmas eve 1947 movie clip the sea is a wide place. Before he makes a final decision, a caring judge tells the. George raft, george brent, randolph scott, joan blondell. Matilda reid ann harding is in danger of being declared senile at th. Choochoo train celebrates new years eve at candyland. It has the charm of that great and now almost forgotten actress, ann harding, as an eccentric old lady who had adopted three sons who come home to save her from the clutches of a crooked lawyer wanting to take her home and money and shove her off to a. Christmas eve 1947 christmas eve is a 1947 united artists comedy film directed by edwin l. If you have forgotten your password, just type in your email address and yts will send you a link to reset your password. Christmas eve is the evening or day before christmas day, occurring on december 24 in western christianity and the secular world. Christmas isnt christmas, without watching charlie brown and the gang remind us of the real spirit of christmas. Christmas carol, a 1917 christmas carol, a 1938 christmas carol, a 1951 christmas carol, a 1954 a christmas carol 1972 christmas carol, a 1984 tv christmas carol, a 1995 christmas comes to willow creek 1987 tv christmas comes but once a year 1936 christmas eve 1947 christmas eve 1986 tv christmas gift, the 1986 tv. All of the free movies found on this website are hosted on thirdparty servers such as putlocker, sockshare, allmyvideos, filenuke, vidxden, novamov, nowvideo, megavideo, gorillavid, movshare, muchshare, vidbux, vidbull, vidto, nosvideo, movreel, videozed and many others.
Original united artists scene lobby card 11x14 for the edwin l. My family lived with my grandparents joseph and alfretta wheller in paxtang, pennsylvania. In order to prevent phillip from being made executor of her estate, matilda promises the judge and the doctor that. Ill watch anything with joan blondell in it and she absolutely steals the movie. Original christmas eve 1947 movie poster in vf condition.
Christmas eve movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. It was rereleased under the title sinners holiday it was one of several films raft made with edwin marin. Miracle on 34th street 1947 christmas specials wiki. Christmas eve is a 1947 united artists comedy film directed by edwin l. Notably the first christmas movie released by 20th century fox, it is the story of what takes place in new york city following the macys thanksgiving day parade, as people are left. In december 2006, synapse films released a special edition dvd of christmas evil.
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