The Christmas Tree
1958-12-14 · 110 min · ★ 2.0
The Christmas Tree is a 1958 Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television film that was broadcast on NBC on December 14, 1958. It is based on the short story "An Affair at the Inn" by Charles J. Finger. A number of stars in short skits, including Carol Channing and Cyril Ritchard on skates.
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- Directors
- Kirk Browning
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- NBC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Ralph BellamyTheron
Ellen BurstynElizabeth
Margaret HamiltonMiss Finch
Maurice EvansNarrator
Carol ChanningPromenade Member
Bernadette PetersGirl
Tom PostonTom
William ShatnerPhilo
Hiram ShermanAlbert
Jessica TandyMrs. Martin
Cyril RitchardPromenade Member
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