Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself.
Written by Angela Anuszewski <axa143@psu.edu>
While reading the newspaper at the kitchen table the "Old Man" angrily mentions that the "Sox traded Bullfrog". This is a reference to long time Chicago White Sox pitcher Bill Dietrich, whose nickname was Bullfrog. He pitched during the 1930s and 1940s. Dietrich was never traded from the Sox, he was released September 18, 1946.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
On Christmas morning (of what is supposed to be 1939 or 1940), the family is listening to Bing Crosby's "Merry Christmas" album while they open presents. That album was not released until 1945 (and reissued in 1947).
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Quotes
Mr. Parker:
Get in the car. Get in the car.
[Mother runs back inside]
Mr. Parker:
If we don't hurry, we're gonna miss all the good trees! Mr. Parker:
[to the kids]
Go on, go on. Ralphie as Adult:
[narrating, as Mother switches off the leg lamp]
My mother was about to make another brilliant maneuver in the legendary battle of the lamp. The epic struggle which follows lives in the folklore of Cleveland Street to this very day. Mother:
Don't want to waste electricity. Mr. Parker:
[mockingly]
"Don't want to waste electricity." See more »
Crazy Credits
"Ming the Merciless" and "Flash Gordon" are listed as characters despite being cut from the general release.
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