In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.
Cast
Ed Wynn
Kris Kringle
Peter Lind Hayes
Fred Gaily
Mary Healy
Doris Walker
Orson Bean
Dr. William Sawyer
Loring Smith
Mr. Shellhammer
Hiram Sherman
R. H. Macy
Susan Gordon
Susan Walker
Larry Weber
Mr. Mara
John Gibson
Judge Harper
Joseph Walsh
Al - Post Office Employee
Arny Freeman
Lou - Post Office Employee
William Post Jr.
Mr. Gimbel
Shirley Egleston
Peter's Mother
Frank Daly
The Bailiff
William Griffis
First Santa Claus
Crew
William Corrigan
Director
Harry Miles Muheim
Adaptation
George Seaton
Screenplay
Valentine Davies
Story
Renée Valente
Production Supervisor
David Susskind
Producer
Jacqueline Babbin
Associate Producer
Liam Dunn
Casting
John Boxer
Costume Design
Virginia Darcy
Hairstylist
Dick Smith
Makeup Artist
Jim Blaney
Sound
Irving Robbin
Music
Nathaniel Burr Smidt
Sets & Props Artist
Ronald H. Gilbert
Production Manager
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