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Christmas Eve (1947)

APPROVED 90 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   31 October 1947 (USA)
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To save her fortune from a designing nephew, Matilda Reid must locate her three long-lost adopted sons in time for a Christmas Eve reunion.

Director:

Edwin L. Marin

Writers:

Laurence Stallings (story), Richard H. Landau (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

George Raft, George Brent and Randolph Scott
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Raft George Raft ...
Mario Torio
George Brent George Brent ...
Michael Brooks
Randolph Scott ...
Jonathan 'Johnny'
Joan Blondell ...
Ann Nelson
Virginia Field Virginia Field ...
Claire
Dolores Moran Dolores Moran ...
Jean Bradford
Ann Harding Ann Harding ...
Aunt Matilda Reed
Reginald Denny ...
Phillip Hastings
Douglass Dumbrille Douglass Dumbrille ...
Dr. Bunyan
Carl Harbord Carl Harbord ...
Dr. Doremus
Dennis Hoey Dennis Hoey ...
Williams 'Bill', Matilda's Butler
Clarence Kolb Clarence Kolb ...
Judge Alston
Molly Lamont ...
Harriet Rhodes
John Litel John Litel ...
Joe Bland, FBI Agent
Walter Sande Walter Sande ...
Mario's Hood
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Storyline

The greedy nephew of eccentric Matilda Reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth; but she will be saved if her three long-lost adopted sons appear for a Christmas Eve reunion. Separate stories reveal Michael as a bankrupt playboy loved by loyal Ann; Mario as a seemingly shady character tangling with a Nazi war criminal in South America; Jonathan as a hard-drinking rodeo rider intent on a flirtatious social worker. Is there hope for Matilda? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Benedict Bogeaus Production See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Aunt Matilda Reed: [Entering the room] I always ring that gong, gentlemen, to warn people to stop talking about me behind my back.
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Connections

Referenced in "The Directors: The Films of Robert Altman (#2.9)" (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Jingle Bells"
(1857) (uncredited)
Music by James Pierpont
Played during the opening and end credits
Played also on a music box See more »