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The Christmas Spirit
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The Christmas Spirit

1956-12-01 · 29 min · ★ 6.0

Family · Drama

Story about two boys who want ponies for Christmas but their family can only afford one. The horse owner, who is bitter about the loss of his son in the war, is softened by the boys' sacrifice for each other.

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Directors
William F. Claxton
Production companies
Family Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Tudor OwenTudor OwenSteve Morgan
Forrest TaylorForrest TaylorHomer Link
Chick ChandlerChick ChandlerAustin Blaine
Stephen WoottonStephen WoottonRod Blaine
Gary HunleyDonny
Dorothy GreenDorothy GreenJulia Blaine

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