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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)

Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.

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  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul TrippPaul TrippSam Whipple
  • Photo of Lydia BrazziLydia BrazziMrs. Claus
  • Photo of Alberto RabagliatiAlberto RabagliatiSanta Claus
  • Photo of Rossano BrazziRossano BrazziPhineas T. Prune
  • Photo of Sonny FoxSonny FoxMr. Prim
  • Photo of Mischa AuerMischa AuerJonathan, the Elf Foreman
  • Photo of John KarlsenJohn KarlsenBlossom
  • Photo of Salvatore FurnariSalvatore FurnariElf
  • Photo of Antonio De MartinoAntonio De MartinoElf
  • Photo of Adriano CornelliAdriano CornelliElf

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