Fred was a good lawyer, but he was an even better politician. I believe he saw what the judge wanted and gave it to him and used that to win the case for his client (who actually was, and forever will be, the real Santa Claus).
Something you have to understand about court cases. When the judge is going to rule against the defendant they will always allow their lawyer to introduce any evidence whatsoever in support of their case. That eliminates (or at least minimizes) any chance of an appeal. Not that I expect the script writers knew that much about what really goes on in the court but ...
William Demarest (from My Three Sons) wasn't in Miracle on 34th Street. Are you sure you're not conflating him with William Frawley (from I Love Lucy)?
An amazing scene. John Payne had an undistinguished career as a film and television actor, but his role in this movie stands out as an accomplishment that will last as long as people watch movies.
If only you had included the part where the Post Office worker, (played by the great Jack Albertson), got the bright idea to send all of those 'undelivered' Santa Claus letters, down to the Courthouse where the 'trial' was being held.
This was my favorite scene in this movie. Watching it as a little girl in the 1970s, it gave me reason to keep believing in Santa Claus all the way up to the 5th Grade.
My favorite scene is where they're driving home frombthe Christmas party and stop at the house, and while there, John Payne and Maureen O'Hara see a cane in the corner next to the fireplace and realize Chris was missing his cane. They look at other and the coversation goes O' Hara: "Oh, no it couldn't be!" to which he responds, "Maybe, maybe I didn't do such a wonderful thing after all."
Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 - 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick. The details of his life have not come down to us, but a host of legends have sprung up to fill the void, almost all of them emphasizing Nicholas' goodness to people in need. St. Nicholas died in A.D. 343 and was interred at St. Nicholas church in Demre, on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, but he was Santa Claus
One of my favorite holiday movies ever! Great films to watch in November or December are not easy to find. And Miracle on 34th Street is perhaps a gold standard in which all the other Yueltide flicks should be measured against.
I especially love the bit starting at 3:27 with Harper and his campaign manager knowing he’s guaranteed another term. Sadly omitted from the Hughes version, but you get the same idea regardless One of my favorite judges in film and tv
The campaign manager was the great William Frawley. He was the same one that played the neighbor Fred Metz in the eternally memorable early television sitcom “I Love Lucy” with Lucile Ball, Desi Arnaz and Vivian Vance. Vance played Ethel Metz, Fred’s wife. This movie was made in 1947 and many consider this first version as the best of all of them. Besides a stellar cast, the little girl in this movie was a very young Natalie Wood.
They lawyer had an earlier ace up his sleeve when he called the prosecutor's son to ask him if Santa Claus existed. He said yes. And of course, when asked how he knew that, he said "My daddy told me, and he wouldn't lie to me.... Would you, Daddy?"
I do not know the film and somehow I happened to find this scene. Very touching indeed. It is obvious that all four actors know exactly who and what they are playing. Must have been special for the director too, to catch the chemistry.
The scene before this was a post office worker jokingly saying they should send the letters to Kris. The actor playing that post office worker was Jack Albertson ("Poseidon Adventure", "Willy Wonka")
It's a shame they had to change this for the remake, this is a much more clever resolution to the plot that requires far less reaching than a dollar bill saying 'in God we trust'.
@@TailsFan369no2 The United States Postal Service (USPS), also known as the Post Office, U.S. Mail, or Postal Service, is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the U.S., including its insular areas and associated states.
@adamsinclair1959: THEY DIDNT CHANGE ANYTHING IN THIS MOVIE! STOP MISINFORMING PEOPLE WHEN YOU COMMENT & RESEARCH BEFORE YOU SPEAK! WHEN THIS FILM WAS RELEASED IN 1947 THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE WAS A BRANCH OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT…TECHNICALLY AS A PRIVATE ENTITY TODAY, IT IS STILL FUNDED & OVERSEEN BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT…
I understand their wanting to have a different piece of evidence in the Mara Wilson version of this movie, but I still like this one, with the thousands of letters delivered to Kris, better. Though I have to admit to liking the surprise that Mara asked for a baby brother, and her mom's and new dad's shock as they look at mom's stomach. 😂 😂 😂
By the time of the remake in 1994(?), the U.S. Postal Service was no longer a part of the U.S. government. It had been separated and made into a (semi) independent organization. So by that time "the Post Office, an official branch of the Federal government, recognizes this man as Santa Claus" defense of Kris wouldn't work, so they had to substitute the much less satisfying(in my opinion) "In God We Trust" on money explanation.
I loved this movie since the first time I saw it. Edmond Gwenn was born to play this part, I also liked him in Mr. 880. Rumor has it that Natalie Wood actually believed Mr. Gwenn was Santa Clause, especially when he spontaneously spoke Dutch to the little girl and she was really confused when she saw him at the Oscar awards event.
Defense: "I have further exhibits, Your Honor, but I hesitate to produce them." Prosecutor: "Oh, I'm sure we'll be very happy to see them." Judge: "Yes, produce them, Mr. Gailey. Put them here on my desk." Defense: "But, Your Honor..." Judge: "Put them here on the desk." Defense: "But..." Judge: "Put them here..." Defense: "Yes, Your Honor." He's surely thinking to himself that he played them like a fiddle!!
No! This is NOT right. This NEEDS to be in Black and White the was it was originally filmed and the way it was when I first watched it all those years ago. This "colorization" is just plain wrong.
Actually, it 'is' the black & white version, it's just been 'colorized'. (P.S., I think "Ted Turner's Crayon Crew", got carried away, when the whole "Colorization" thing was first introduced).
Color could have been used but the director used b&w to create his work. Unfortunately, many contemporary viewers have to be spoon fed a colorized abomination.
Reminds me of a line that Chico had in the Marx Bros. movie "A Night at the Opera": "... O no, you no canna fool me- there ain't no 'sanity claus'..." Classic Marx Brothers comedy!
There was the 1973 version with Sabastain Cabot in the Kris Kringle Role, and the 1990's version that I know of, and then of course the Classic here which I love the MOST!
There are two early TV versions in black and white, and they are currently on YT. 1955 starring Thomas Mitchell, Macdonald Carey, and Teresa Wright. 1959 starring Ed Wynn and Orson Bean. This one appears to be an early live production and includes on-air commercials.
That is a great scene of a great Christmas movie! I also liked the film in color! Sadly, both "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Miracle On 34th Street (1947)" were black and white in TV channels. I wish one day, every year on Christmas forward, both films would be played on many TV channels worldwide, including USA, in color! That would be a new change of these two iconic Christmas films to be colorized on many TV channels! Who's with me this Christmas season?
In 2018, AMC aired the colorized version of Miracle on 34th Street. It hasn't been aired since, to my knowledge, at least not the colorized version. AMC is airing it again this year on the 23rd I believe, and I'd like to assume it will be the colorized version again, but we'll have to wait and see. Hopefully it is!
Get a life, counselor. This movie is no different than any movie that stretches the facts. It's a Christmas movie where Santa wins his case in court. Come down off your high horse and join the human race. 🙄
@@VRGRID The Wizard of Oz was always in color starting when Dorothy landed in Oz. The Kansas scenes were filmed in black and white and then colored with a sepia-tone process. One other part was in sepia-tone. Do you remember which it was? (No fair using Google.)
It was colorized by the Turner Classic Movies network back in like 1986 because Ted Turner owned the rights to the movies. Big controversy back then. I wish it was the only controversy we had to deal with now.
@@mfrost71w In the remake, the judge is about to make his decision, and it seems he's going to rule against Kris. Susan walks up to the judge with a Christmas card containing a $1 bill. On the back, the words "In God We Trust" are circled. The judge realizes that, since the US Department of Treasury can put its official faith in God on US currency with no hard evidence, then the people of New York can believe in Santa Claus in the same way. I feel don't feel like it has the same impact as the original ending. The original proved that HE was the 1 & ONLY Santa Claus. In this one, the just prove Santa Claus exists but not that he's Santa himself. Hate the remake. I love the original. I have every single still from the film. I've collected them for 20yrs. Including stills that show several deleted scenes. I have a website that I display them all on.
@@kleeamd8274 yeah, but what they did is say "let's remake a Xmas classic but we'll leave the best bit out and change the whole denouement of the film". I just can't fathom the reasoning behind such thinking. Surely there must be a reason why they couldn't use US Mail as a plot device?
@@mfrost71w I think they simply just didn't want to. I think they just wanted to add some touches that made it their own instead of copying every detail of the original. Usually remakes add a new twist or what would be the point of even re-doing it? Another twist, was the part where Susan sees Kris talking to the WW2 orphan girl who spoke Dutch in the original - well, in the remake they have him talking in sign language to a deaf girl They also added some extra unnecessary storylines that weren't in the original film - like the drunk Santa from the parade that Kris replaced tries to get revenge on him Here's a summary of that subplot from the remake: "...Kris is credited with bringing in increasingly more sales to Cole's than previous years. One night, he is arrested for assaulting a man on the street, later revealed to be the original drunk Santa, Tony Falacchi. Falacchi had taken revenge by means of setting up Kris to be arrested, with the help of members of staff from a rival department store of Cole's, Shopper's Express."
Officers Arrest that man ...He has entered the united states illegally As not declared any items he may have Brought livestock into the country without inspection Or permits And has smuggled contraband His Visa is null and void........Miracle on 34th street 2022
One of the greatest Christmas movies ever made! With an all-star cast!
This movie still makes me happy. And I'm 70 years old.
Greatest scene was Santa and the Dutch war orphan.
I love that defeated-sounding "Yes, your honor" followed by the flash of a quick smirk as he turns around.
Fred was a good lawyer, but he was an even better politician. I believe he saw what the judge wanted and gave it to him and used that to win the case for his client (who actually was, and forever will be, the real Santa Claus).
Something you have to understand about court cases. When the judge is going to rule against the defendant they will always allow their lawyer to introduce any evidence whatsoever in support of their case. That eliminates (or at least minimizes) any chance of an appeal. Not that I expect the script writers knew that much about what really goes on in the court but ...
Credit where it's due, this is a pretty smart film. Utilizing an amazing piece of legal trickery to determine that Kris is who he says he is.
The Postal Service, a branch of the federal government, proved that it was a fact that Santa Claus existed, case closed.
Born May 12 1912 who was just 34 years old, an outstanding man ..John Paine.
William Frawley is Priceless in his bit part. Such a scene stealer!
There's no small parts. Just small actors.
William Demarest (from My Three Sons) wasn't in Miracle on 34th Street. Are you sure you're not conflating him with William Frawley (from I Love Lucy)?
@@GopherBaroque61 Yeah, Frawley was the political boss who had the judge in his pocket!! Things never change!!
Who would have thought Fred Mertz
An amazing scene. John Payne had an undistinguished career as a film and television actor, but his role in this movie stands out as an accomplishment that will last as long as people watch movies.
I love this scene. It makes me want to watch the whole movie again. As I have. As I will.
If only you had included the part where the Post Office worker, (played by the great Jack Albertson), got the bright idea to send all of those 'undelivered' Santa Claus letters, down to the Courthouse where the 'trial' was being held.
Black and white or in color it is still one of the best movies ever and I found a set of the original and remake I now own both
Post Office Worker....I wonder.
Loved him in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. And Chico and the Man.
@@THEAPRILFOOL-1983 I like the original, not a fan of the remakes, colorized originals are fine in my opinion as well.👍👍
Same!
This was my favorite scene in this movie. Watching it as a little girl in the 1970s, it gave me reason to keep believing in Santa Claus all the way up to the 5th Grade.
My dear young lady, I sincerly hope a part of you STILL believes!
I'm 56, I'll never give up Santa!!!!!!!!!
My favorite scene is where they're driving home frombthe Christmas party and stop at the house, and while there, John Payne and Maureen O'Hara see a cane in the corner next to the fireplace and realize Chris was missing his cane. They look at other and the coversation goes O' Hara: "Oh, no it couldn't be!" to which he responds, "Maybe, maybe I didn't do such a wonderful thing after all."
Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 - 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick. The details of his life have not come down to us, but a host of legends have sprung up to fill the void, almost all of them emphasizing Nicholas' goodness to people in need. St. Nicholas died in A.D. 343 and was interred at St. Nicholas church in Demre, on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, but he was Santa Claus
Santa IS real. Never doubt it.
Men of Good Will. HAPPY. BIRTHDAY. DEAR. SWEET. LITTLE BABY. JESUS. Thank YOU. for staying with us Blessings from Mexico
The greatest scene of any Christmas film of all time Period!!!!!
👏💯😝
ABSOLUTELY!💯👍It still brings to my eyes.
I love how with all the letters on his desk, we continue to hear the gavel being beaten on the desk!
One of the greats
One of the best movies scenes of all time!
this is my all time life long favorite movie I watch it every year
One of my favorite holiday movies ever! Great films to watch in November or December are not easy to find. And Miracle on 34th Street is perhaps a gold standard in which all the other Yueltide flicks should be measured against.
I especially love the bit starting at 3:27 with Harper and his campaign manager knowing he’s guaranteed another term. Sadly omitted from the Hughes version, but you get the same idea regardless
One of my favorite judges in film and tv
The campaign manager was the great William Frawley. He was the same one that played the neighbor Fred Metz in the eternally memorable early television sitcom “I Love Lucy” with Lucile Ball, Desi Arnaz and Vivian Vance. Vance played Ethel Metz, Fred’s wife. This movie was made in 1947 and many consider this first version as the best of all of them. Besides a stellar cast, the little girl in this movie was a very young Natalie Wood.
One of the greatest Christmas movies of all time, no other version will ever be better than this one.
They lawyer had an earlier ace up his sleeve when he called the prosecutor's son to ask him if Santa Claus existed. He said yes. And of course, when asked how he knew that, he said "My daddy told me, and he wouldn't lie to me.... Would you, Daddy?"
This is my all time favourite Christmas movies ever, I have both copies $ in my opinion the black & white version is number 1❤❤❤
This movie is great .. anytime of year.
Its original release was in the summertime, so, yes!
Watch this great movie every year.
I don't remember noticing Kringle's delighted face upon seeing all the letters.
TAKE THAT, DEJOY! GO USPS FOREVER!!!
It's really too bad, that we can't send 'that guy', to the "Dead Letter Office".
My favorite Christmas movie. Watch t every Christmas
Those old movies had some great feel-good moments. Few are better than this one.
I knew he was Santa Claus, all along.
Watching it now on AMC-Merry Christmas!
One of my favorite Christmas movies.
I love the judge and the looks he gives the prosecutor
I do not know the film and somehow I happened to find this scene. Very touching indeed. It is obvious that all four actors know exactly who and what they are playing. Must have been special for the director too, to catch the chemistry.
Miracle on 34th Street
I have not known anyone who has not liked this movie -- even if they have only watched it once.
Great scene.
The scene before this was a post office worker jokingly saying they should send the letters to Kris. The actor playing that post office worker was Jack Albertson ("Poseidon Adventure", "Willy Wonka")
...and " Chico and the Man " with Freddie Prinze Sr.
Many people might not know this, but John Payne had a great singing voice as well. He appeared in some musicals during career.
Good Scene. One of My Favorite Movie.
This is why the post office will never go out of business they believe in Santa Claus.
I believe it's not possible for it to go out of business....It's existence is in the Constitution..I think I got that right
It's a shame they had to change this for the remake, this is a much more clever resolution to the plot that requires far less reaching than a dollar bill saying 'in God we trust'.
Well the post office is no longer a branch of government
@@TailsFan369no2 The United States Postal Service (USPS), also known as the Post Office, U.S. Mail, or Postal Service, is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the U.S., including its insular areas and associated states.
@adamsinclair1959: THEY DIDNT CHANGE ANYTHING IN THIS MOVIE! STOP MISINFORMING PEOPLE WHEN YOU COMMENT & RESEARCH BEFORE YOU SPEAK! WHEN THIS FILM WAS RELEASED IN 1947 THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE WAS A BRANCH OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT…TECHNICALLY AS A PRIVATE ENTITY TODAY, IT IS STILL FUNDED & OVERSEEN BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT…
Such a great movie.
I understand their wanting to have a different piece of evidence in the Mara Wilson version of this movie, but I still like this one, with the thousands of letters delivered to Kris, better.
Though I have to admit to liking the surprise that Mara asked for a baby brother, and her mom's and new dad's shock as they look at mom's stomach.
😂 😂 😂
All of the remakes did not do well as the original. I saw them and they did not have this ending which was dumb on their parts.
The remake is good but not as close to this original
By the time of the remake in 1994(?), the U.S. Postal Service was no longer a part of the U.S. government. It had been separated and made into a (semi) independent organization.
So by that time "the Post Office, an official branch of the Federal government, recognizes this man as Santa Claus" defense of Kris wouldn't work, so they had to substitute the much less satisfying(in my opinion) "In God We Trust" on money explanation.
@@manuelorozco7760the remake was fine. But seemed to over egg the pudding in terms of schmaltz.
@@bobbyshaddoe3004 What does that mean?
one great movie
The actor who plays Mr. Kringle in this version is a true classy gentleman!
Sebastian Cabot. Brilliant actor of the highest degree.
Edmund Gwenn
@@kateruterbories2692 Close, but Cabot was in the 1972 remake. The actor here is Edmund Gwenn.
Wonderful movie! Case closed!
That judge really stepped in it big time .. lol
I loved this movie since the first time I saw it. Edmond Gwenn was born to play this part, I also liked him in Mr. 880.
Rumor has it that Natalie Wood actually believed Mr. Gwenn was Santa Clause, especially when he spontaneously spoke Dutch to the little girl and she was really confused when she saw him at the Oscar awards event.
Defense: "I have further exhibits, Your Honor, but I hesitate to produce them."
Prosecutor: "Oh, I'm sure we'll be very happy to see them."
Judge: "Yes, produce them, Mr. Gailey. Put them here on my desk."
Defense: "But, Your Honor..."
Judge: "Put them here on the desk."
Defense: "But..."
Judge: "Put them here..."
Defense: "Yes, Your Honor."
He's surely thinking to himself that he played them like a fiddle!!
I only wish you kept a few more seconds where Kris wishes the judge a Merry Christmas.
"And the same to you."
i love this movie!
Just like little Suzy Walker said "Oh you were right mommy, Mr. Kringle IS Santa Claus". And always will be. 'Nuf said.
great movie....
As he turns to face away from the judge, Mr. Gailey has to suppress a smile or laugh. (2:06)
No! This is NOT right. This NEEDS to be in Black and White the was it was originally filmed and the way it was when I first watched it all those years ago. This "colorization" is just plain wrong.
AMEN!!!! PREACH!!!!!!!
It looks like it was colored with Crayola crayons!
Both versions are sublime and have their own merit.
❤️❤️❤️
#savethepostoffice
Now we don't have a Post Office Department; we have a "Postal Service", which is a "public corporation" rather than a government agency.
0:47 giving him the ‘bitch’ sneer
The Judge makes sure he can continue with his facts!
In a world where Santa Claus exists in ordinary day to day life, that american fable required such an ending.
Great movie love John Payne
1776.... Oh my gosh I love this movie..
John Payne was born in Roanoke, Virginia. That's where I live. Pretty cool!!
"This shows a competent, efficiently run organization." - Well, THAT part sure didn't age well.
But aside from that, great scene of a GREAT movie!
Privatization does that.
If only this were the real--i.e., original, black and white--version of the movie.
Actually, it 'is' the black & white version, it's just been 'colorized'.
(P.S., I think "Ted Turner's Crayon Crew", got carried away, when the whole "Colorization" thing was first introduced).
I honestly prefer the colorized version. Seeing it in color makes it feel not so long ago and more realistic. In my opinion anyway
@@benwarpup Hey, your 'choice', your 'opinion', that's cool! (When it comes to 'Classic' movies,) Everyone's 'entitled' to their opinion!
Exactly!
Color could have been used but the director used b&w to create his work. Unfortunately, many contemporary viewers have to be spoon fed a colorized abomination.
Isn't the man at 3:29 Fred Mertz?
vaudeville actor William Frawley. he was in a handful of movies, including The Invisible Man, It's a Wonderful Life, etc
Still the best defence !!! and Christmas movie
I used to always watch Miracle on 34th St qhile preparing Thanksgiving dinner. So sorry it's no l9bger beoadcast on Thanksgiving
That times have changed can be seen in the fact that one could smoke in a courtroom.
Reminds me of a line that Chico had in the Marx Bros. movie "A Night at the Opera": "... O no, you no canna fool me- there ain't no 'sanity claus'..." Classic Marx Brothers comedy!
I will take it over It's a Wonderful Life, which I also like
Same here! Although I have Its A Wonderful Life to thank for encouraging me to give this one a try.
Robert Hannigan. Hahaha that my name.
Wow, I've never seen it in color before.
A brilliant defensive angle.
Gene Lockhart was great.
June Lockhart’s dad.
Wonder what that Judge got from Santa that Christmas?
Put them (on the desk)…..
You want the People of Springfield vs. Kris Kringle. That's next door.
Quien sabe cara abogado naranja espieza
How many versions of this movie there are?
There are at least Three versions. Two theatrical versions, and One Made-for-TV version.
This is one is the best, and cast, Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, Maureen OHara, Natalie Wood, and Eugene Lockhart. Great actors 👏
One. This one.
There was the 1973 version with Sabastain Cabot in the Kris Kringle Role, and the 1990's version that I know of, and then of course the Classic here which I love the MOST!
There are two early TV versions in black and white, and they are currently on YT.
1955 starring Thomas Mitchell, Macdonald Carey, and Teresa Wright.
1959 starring Ed Wynn and Orson Bean. This one appears to be an early live production and includes on-air commercials.
2:01
Post Card.
That is a great scene of a great Christmas movie! I also liked the film in color! Sadly, both "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Miracle On 34th Street (1947)" were black and white in TV channels. I wish one day, every year on Christmas forward, both films would be played on many TV channels worldwide, including USA, in color! That would be a new change of these two iconic Christmas films to be colorized on many TV channels! Who's with me this Christmas season?
In 2018, AMC aired the colorized version of Miracle on 34th Street. It hasn't been aired since, to my knowledge, at least not the colorized version. AMC is airing it again this year on the 23rd I believe, and I'd like to assume it will be the colorized version again, but we'll have to wait and see. Hopefully it is!
Black and white is better
Add Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" to that list...
The Post Office is not so efficiently these days.
Lol
Is this the 1947 or the 1955 version?
This is the 1947 original, it's just been colorized
There is no 55 version
@@philstein5555 czcams.com/video/raUJEeQqYPw/video.html
I won't deny this film, but the 1994 version will always hit me it the heart more.
Same
Ugh. 1994 was one dimensional and had no heart. Characters were flat, there was no nuance. Hated it.
@@MuzixMaker Disagree. How you feel about 1994 is partially how I feel about this version.
I disagree
I counted 23 bags
21 bags
One of the greatest movies ever made…….you have to wonder why “culture” has changed us, and was it for the better? I dont think so…….
THOMAS CHARLES PURNELL
I think that was the last year the US Post Office was working in the black. They've been losing money ever since.
Look how far the post office has come since yester years……. Now they tell you they can’t be trusted……lol
This would get you disbarred in a real courtroom
Figures that a lawyer would get on here and ruin if for everybody!
How exactly?
@@carealoo744 Easy, at this point the prosecution should introduce a motion to move to an immediate Article 39-A session. The witness has rights.
@@telescopicS627 Huh?
Get a life, counselor. This movie is no different than any movie that stretches the facts. It's a Christmas movie where Santa wins his case in court. Come down off your high horse and join the human race. 🙄
19 bags!
21 bags
@@philstein5555 Thank you! 😂 Close
Why did they make any remakes?
No idea I like this one the best
NO idea. Remakes are rarely as good as the original.
How is this movie in colour? Last I saw it was in black n white
@@VRGRID The Wizard of Oz was always in color starting when Dorothy landed in Oz. The Kansas scenes were filmed in black and white and then colored with a sepia-tone process. One other part was in sepia-tone. Do you remember which it was? (No fair using Google.)
It was colorized by the Turner Classic Movies network back in like 1986 because Ted Turner owned the rights to the movies. Big controversy back then. I wish it was the only controversy we had to deal with now.
Thank that Bastard Ted Turner!!
I first saw it in color before seeing the original B&W format
Theyre really a bunch of gourds
USPS has gone way down hill.
Anyone know why the atrocious remake decided not to include this entire scene?
Because they used a different defense.
@@kleeamd8274 yeah, but why?
@@mfrost71w In the remake, the judge is about to make his decision, and it seems he's going to rule against Kris.
Susan walks up to the judge with a Christmas card containing a $1 bill. On the back, the words "In God We Trust" are circled. The judge realizes that, since the US Department of Treasury can put its official faith in God on US currency with no hard evidence, then the people of New York can believe in Santa Claus in the same way.
I feel don't feel like it has the same impact as the original ending. The original proved that HE was the 1 & ONLY Santa Claus.
In this one, the just prove Santa Claus exists but not that he's Santa himself.
Hate the remake. I love the original. I have every single still from the film. I've collected them for 20yrs.
Including stills that show several deleted scenes. I have a website that I display them all on.
@@kleeamd8274 yeah, but what they did is say "let's remake a Xmas classic but we'll leave the best bit out and change the whole denouement of the film". I just can't fathom the reasoning behind such thinking. Surely there must be a reason why they couldn't use US Mail as a plot device?
@@mfrost71w I think they simply just didn't want to. I think they just wanted to add some touches that made it their own instead of copying every detail of the original.
Usually remakes add a new twist or what would be the point of even re-doing it?
Another twist, was the part where Susan sees Kris talking to the WW2 orphan girl who spoke Dutch in the original - well, in the remake they have him talking in sign language to a deaf girl
They also added some extra unnecessary storylines that weren't in the original film - like the drunk Santa from the parade that Kris replaced tries to get revenge on him
Here's a summary of that subplot from the remake:
"...Kris is credited with bringing in increasingly more sales to Cole's than previous years. One night, he is arrested for assaulting a man on the street, later revealed to be the original drunk Santa, Tony Falacchi. Falacchi had taken revenge by means of setting up Kris to be arrested, with the help of members of staff from a rival department store of Cole's, Shopper's Express."
great scene but hate colorization leave old movies in black and white
Officers Arrest that man ...He has entered the united states illegally As not declared any items he may have Brought livestock into the country without inspection Or permits And has smuggled contraband His Visa is null and void........Miracle on 34th street 2022
USA USA USA