The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)

  • G
  • 11/23/1966 (US)
  • Fantasy, Family
  • 1h 29m

A more wonderful...more magical...more musical entertainment than this - there just isn't!

Overview

Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.

Rossano Brazzi

Writer, Director

Paul Tripp

Writer

Cast

Paul Tripp's headshot

Paul Tripp

Sam Whipple
Lydia Brazzi's headshot

Lydia Brazzi

Mrs. Claus
Alberto Rabagliati's headshot

Alberto Rabagliati

Santa Claus
Rossano Brazzi's headshot

Rossano Brazzi

Phineas T. Prune
Sonny Fox's headshot

Sonny Fox

Mr. Prim
Mischa Auer's headshot

Mischa Auer

Jonathan, the Elf Foreman
John Karlsen's headshot

John Karlsen

Blossom
Salvatore Furnari's headshot

Salvatore Furnari

Elf

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