Miracle on 34th Street

1947 · directed by George Seaton

Rating
83/100
Hit
yes

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947), directed by George Seaton, rates 83/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Maureen O'Hara
  • John Payne
  • Edmund Gwenn
  • Gene Lockhart
  • Natalie Wood
  • Porter Hall
  • William Frawley
  • Jerome Cowan
  • Philip Tonge
  • James Seay

Crew

  • Charles G. Clarke — Director of Photography
  • Lloyd Ahern Sr. — Director of Photography
  • Robert L. Simpson — Editor
  • Cyril J. Mockridge — Original Music Composer
  • George Seaton — Screenplay

More from George Seaton

  1. Teacher's Pet (1958) — 77/100
  2. The Country Girl (1954) — 74/100
  3. 36 Hours (1964) — 70/100
  4. The Counterfeit Traitor (1962) — 70/100
  5. Airport (1970) — 62/100

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