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1947 · 96 min · NR

Miracle on 34th Street

Directed by George Seaton · Comedy, Drama, Family

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is a Comedy film, directed by George Seaton set in New York City during the 1940s, in winter. It runs 96 minutes and is rated NR.

A courtroom, with a cozy and whimsical tone. Themes of consumerism / capitalism run throughout.

Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography
Charles G. ClarkeLloyd Ahern Sr.
Cast
Maureen O'HaraJohn PayneEdmund GwennGene LockhartNatalie WoodPorter HallWilliam FrawleyJerome Cowan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Courtroom
Themes
Consumerism / Capitalism
Tone
CozyWhimsicalHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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