Miracle on 34th Street (1994) deaf girl scene HD
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- Richard Attenborough doing an amazing job. He even learned sign language just to improve the scene.
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The little girl is actually deaf, and she was not told that Richard Attenborough would sign to her. Her reaction is genuine. He learnt sign language to be able to do it.
I’m not crying, you’re crying…
Wow, no sabía eso. Muchas gracias, eso hace que la escena sea más conmovedora.
And Richard specifically requested not to rehearse the scene so that the girls reaction would be genuine.
Easily the sweetest Christmas movie scene there is! 🥰
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The little girl had no idea he was going to sign to her. Her reaction of amazement when he begins to speak to her in ASL is 100% genuine. Merry Christmas to the late, great, irreplaceable Richard Attenborough.
Joel Crofts
0:27
Priceless reaction.
Joel Crofts he looks just like Santa
What makes it even more special for me is that the young lady's name really IS Sami, Sami Kreiger, and she really IS deaf. What a beautiful scene!
And she didn't know that Santa was going to sign to her - Attenborough learned in secret so the look of surprise on her face is genuine.
Punches thrown bro XD
Apparently Richard Attenborough learned sign language in secret so the surprised look on the little girl's face is real.
Aww that made me cry all over again - what a beautiful man he was
where did you see this? I hope its true
I dont know if you guys know, but this one was a surprise for the little girl too....the scene was supposed to be shooted with the little girl making the signs to Santa, but Richard Attenborough trained the sign language in secret for this scene, so the smile on the little girl is a genuine one, since she didn´t expect that response...that single detail make this movie a classic.
That confirms what I suspected. My aunt and two cousins are deaf and when they communicate their faces are often intensely expressive. I got that vibe from the little girl. That was a genius move on his part and an incredibly compassionate one as well. There is a video somewhere on CZcams, I forget the channel, where a mall Santa surprised a deaf child by signing. It reminded me of this scene.
This is what made him a "Sir".
There's a couple of those Santa signing videos around - there's also one of Tinkerbell signing to a little girl at Disneyworld - the look on her face is truly priceless.
And I thought I was done crying after watching this scene...
Sami played herself in this scene, being a deaf child of a family of 5. The crew did not tell her that Santa would sign back. When Attenborough signs that she's a beautiful young lady, her surprise is genuine.
I don't think the crew knew either
Sami Krieger, the beautiful little girl, didn't know Mr. Attenborough was going to sign when she sat on his lap. Her joy, and the moment, was real. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
The look on Santa's face when he realises this little girl is deaf. Pure love. Moving beyond words.
Richard Parker i think hes thinking hard to figure out the best way to make a happy moment for the girl, because he truly cares about all children. this scene is just beautiful
Ninjas cuttin onions up in here, Beautiful scene :,)
I understand that Attenborough learned the sign language necessary for the scene in order to surprise the girl, and so her delight is not manufactured, she was genuinely surprised. Her smile, this approach to the scene, makes it perfect.
I'm guessing learning/understanding sign language isn't that easy?
If so, it only makes this scene all the more amazing; not to mention that it makes Richard look even more like the true Santa
@@sadlobster1 They tried teaching us sign language when I was in elementary and middle school. None of it stuck.
Shows what a gentleman he was and truly dedicated to his craft.. what a beautiful scene. Would melt the heart of old Ebenezer himself!
BEST SANTA EVER!
...and no i m not bawling my eyes out, thats just allergies!!
Malefizia you have hay fever like Tracy Beaker, just allergies 😂😂😂
Kelcey can’t beat 00s cbbc
Me too I’m allergic to amazing and heartfelt films
I like the older version of this movie where Santa speaks Dutch.
Malefizia I dant knaw eunglish hoas is my eunglisa?
I can't watch this scene without crying. Its very beautiful and touching.
The joy in her eyes when he start to sign, it is something special ♡
I loved this movie as a child.
She didn't know he was going to use sign language so her (Samantha Krieger) reaction is genuine.
I didn't know that.👍
So this scene makes me want to cry because when I worked in a restaurant I had two customers that were def a man and his wife and I ended up taking short lessons online so I can help them communicate and the wife started crying and gave me a big hug the first time I did it
Such a wonderful thing to do!!
I dont know if you guys know, but this scene was a surprise for the little girl too....Richard Attenboroug trained in secret the deaf sign language, so what you see is 100% natural reaction, since the little girl didn´t know he would answer like that.....that just make this scene pure gold.
was the actor who portrait the littel girl really deaf?
norgi yes
I’m honestly not surprised if this was ALL one take!
I don't know how you know this but that makes this scene all the more magical. I love that the actor learned American Sign Language to surprise the little girl in this scene. It would mean the girl did her part improvising with a huge smile vs what ever they told her to do for this scene.
Wait how does that work? So she didn't have a script?
I am deaf and speak sign. All the signs are correct in this scene. Very heartwarming scene.
Richard Attenborough really helps the scene too. He was a great choice for Santa
@@gftyhify next Ed Asner they are the best!
I always cry at this scene. Nothing like the act of pure love that Christmas brings out of people. But even more the excitement on her face as she realizes Santa can talk to her and she doesn’t feel different 💙
Even in Italy we cry (at least me), an authentic must in the Christmas period. Does anyone know if the child was really deaf or just a good actress?
She was really deaf
The child believed that Santa could not communicate with her, but her adoring gaze on him revealed that she was okay with that, and just wanted to be with him. Touching scene.
Watching this scene, I did not see Sir Richard Attenborough acting. I saw Santa Claus talking to a little girl in the language that she could understand. That is a clear testament to the creativity and talent of the cast and crew of this particular version of "Miracle on 34th Street". It is an amazing experience where watching a movie is not about watching the actors acting, but watching the scenes where we believe it is about real people. That is art in its purest form.
It never fails to bring tears to my eyes
what gets me is when he learns the child is deaf, the expression he has means a thousand words. I actually shed a tear each times I see this scene. Thanks a million and merry christmas
that gotta be the most precious moment ive ever seen in a movie
One of my favorite Christmas scenes along with the end of Its a Wonderful Life and the Christmas eve true in Le Joyeux Noel
Have you seen the scene from the original film?
czcams.com/video/ibDD8Y3IJrg/video.html
When I was a kid at the Walmart we went to in the next town over there was an employee there who was deaf. When I found out I ( as an eight year old child ) figured she must be lonely due to probably having no one to speak to or speak to her during her shift so I learned ASL alphabet so that I could go up to her everytime I saw her just to sign hello to her. She got the biggest smile on her face everytime and was so happy to see me.
Awh that’s so sweet!!
You're an Angel!
That’s awesome I want to learn. I work as force protection officer one a military base and a few times while working in inspections we have adults or kids that are deaf. So sometimes they write or us e their phone to communicate to us or have a translator. It would be cool to learn a little bit. Since we wear gear and carry a gun I feel like they may be nervous. Would love to be able to make them feel comfortable.
The exact same thing happened to me with a girl I met in high school. She always seemed so lonely. It took me a while to learn but we were in the same school for four years so I had plenty. We’re married now and I’m in the process of teaching our son to say “I love you Mommy” in sign language to surprise her.
As we say in Ireland, Amanda, "You Have a heart of corn" (Gold) :)
Mum: you don’t have to talk to her she’s deaf
Santa: Hold my beer mum....
I'm now watching the film on TV 😁
It's Santa. "Hold my Eggnog"
You can practically see his heart break at 0:12...
Richard Attenborough (RIP) did not know ASL and they did not require him to even know ASL for this scene, but he learned it just for this scene and as you just seen it was a total surprise to the little girl who's name is Samantha Krieger.
At least that's what I read.
Sir Attenborough truly was a gem. So is this girl who played Sammy. This is just such a feel good scene. So is the scene in the original where Santa speaks Dutch to the girl. They're both magical.
If you don’t love this film then your heart is cold 🥶. That’s coming from someone who thinks Christmas is overhyped but Miracle on 34th street is magical.
Some people say this version isn't very good, but this scene is adorable 🎅
ranger fanboy I like the Dutch and deaf girl both which is very touching
There's a deaf cashier at the store close to my home, she's the reason i start learning sign language so i can talk more with her
i meet hooker in bangkok who was deft,, beautiful girl,,, i use the sign you are beautiful from it,,, and i got a huge bonus
@@fredysanmiguel4488 damn lol
@@2blackdudesFilms😂
When the mom said he doesn't have to talk to her, I thought she was being a jerk. But she really does care about her deaf daughter and was happy Santa did that for her. Amazing.
It's also sweet but sad that she just wanted to see him, even though she assumed they wouldn't be able to communicate with each other.
Awesome scene.
No, the mother was really a jerk. It's normal for hearing people to completely disregard what it is like for Deaf people. We are NOT pets, we are PEOPLE!
Richard Attenborough was truly a great man. He will be missed. RIP. You're in God's house now.
Sir Richard Attenborough* 💯🎯💯
1:32 she said Merry Christmas, Santa!
I've never seen this movie but I think once my eyes dry up I'll have to see it.
I have been playing Santa on my reservation for about 15 years. I am a preschool teacher for my day job. I have lost most of my hearing and I've been learning ASL for when the time comes that it goes completely. Where I work, I have a student who is deaf. He's four years old and has very little language. Today, I was playing Santa and he came to see me. I gave him a gift and he looked at me like he recognized me. I signed hello to him and Merry Christmas. He just kept looking at me as if to say, "why are you in that ridiculous get-up, Teacher Ron? He got a Spider-Man action figure. A really big one.
Every single year this scene makes me cry❤️
From the LA Times:
Director of the film Les Mayfield also said the scene ‘tore my heart out’, while Richard Attenborough was also moved.
He recalled not rehearsing with little Sami so her surprise in the scene was real.
“When I signed ‘What is your name?’ the surprise on her face was genuine,” he told the Los Angeles Times.
The star added: “And after the scene, she signed ‘Thank you’ to me. Well, I was gone, I can tell you. That got me” he thumps his heart, “right there”
He puts her on his lap and tells her “welcome to Jarrasic Park”
"I spared no expense."
Fucking dead 😂
You hear about so many scenes where you surprise actors, but the fact that this Santa surprised this sweet little girl and spoke to her in ASL is just heart melting.!
Apparently, the girl WAS deaf. Richard Attenborough was secretly taught ASL, and wanted to surprise her. What a surprise that must've been!
Really does your heart good watching this scene, doesn't it?
😢😢❤❤😢😢 i think i watched over 20×.. Lost count already..
I wanna cry. I'm so touch by this scene. you can see the joy of happiness when Richard Attenborough (the actor) improve the scene by actually communicate with a deaf girl. I wanna shout out to all the deaf community that this scene actually promotes better awareness of and sensitivity to the deaf and hard of hearing community. This scene is iconic. I believe many people would learn ASL alphabet so that we also can "communicate" and sign hello to u. 🥰
The irony that you want to shout out to them.
rafiq zulrani I am teaching myself sign language 🤟 got a lot of books and videos on the subject I hope you will reply to this
She signs “Merry Christmas Santa Claus”
The last sign you didn’t know was Santa’s name sign.
This is most beautiful part in the whole film. ❤️💕❤️
I started tearing up when he signed to her. Her face just lit up when he started signing to her. This scene is so beautiful.
The girl in the scene was legit deaf. Her reaction was real. Attenborough asked director Les Mayfield not to rehearse her.
"How can we possibly forget the scene where Father Christmas uses sign language to communicate with the little girl who is deaf. What is even more heart-warming about that scene is that the girl who played her, Sami Krieger, is actually deaf.
Richard Attenborough asked the producers not to tell Sami that he would reply to her Christmas present request. So, when he signs “what is your name?” the look of surprise on her face is genuine."
I LOVE THIS SCENE SO MUCH, nothing better than seeing inclusion with disabilities and the joy on their faces when they aren't excluded!
How you do a remake 101. This scene does the original justice so much. When he said Santa speaks the language of all little children. Why sign language? Cleverly done and beautifully put together
why sign language? the mom said the girl was deaf and she told santa he didn't have to talk to her she just wanted to see him! But santa had an idea to still be fair to the girl and uses sign language so she could still interact with him!
Powerful scene. Gets me every time.
At the end the little girl Sami says Merry Christmas Santa Claus
Whenever I'm having a bad day and I need to regain my faith in Humanity, I always look up scenes like this 🥰💗
I adored this scene since I was little - so beautiful. Richard Attenborough was an incredible actor ❤️
He is without a doubt the best on-screen Santa Claus
this scene always makes me cry. You can see it that Attenborough broke character for a split second. It's humbling and beautiful
I’m not crying .... my eyes are sweating 😭
I'm not crying...you're crying.
Richard Attenborough is majestic. I LOVE this movie. Merry Christmas !!
I read somewhere that the girl didn’t know that Santa could speak in sign language, and that her reaction to it is genuine. But I haven’t found any sources for this.
That sounds true. Given the kind of actor and person Richard Attenborough was, he would have made a point to learn and would have enjoyed the reaction of pleasant surprise from it.
medmar76 Does that sound true? Because I’ve found absolutely no info on any such thing and considering the practicalities of it, I’m starting to think it’s just made up.
@@TheWolfwiththeDragon I used to work with deaf people and her reaction seems very genuine to me - ie, a side effect of their hearing means they can be more expressive with their reactions for things like surprise and joy - and that coupled with the kind of person Attenborough was, leads me to believe it. I mean, I'm sure the rest of the scene was scripted and filmed after the event and pieced together later (the editing looks a bit jumpy right after her reaction), but that bit rings true to me.
The young girl's name is Sami Krieger and her reaction is genuine. Richard Attenborough purposely rehearsed the scene in private so they could get the reaction. You can find the archived 1994 LA Times article here:
articles.latimes.com/1994-11-20/entertainment/ca-65012_1_deaf-girl
Well, Attenborough said in an interview that he was born for the role of Santa in this film, so to me, it's no surprise.
His voice on "You shall have them" is a tear jerker by itself.
This scene was always makes me tear up
The original film with the Dutch girl scene IS heartwarming, true.
But I find this version of the movie and the scene to be better for a specific reason. I don't recall many people being that skilled in sign language.
So, seeing an elderly man who resembles Santa expertly communicate with a child through sign language is truly amazing
because the original movie was filmed just after the war, the little girl was a Dutch war orphan with Edmund Gwenn singing a Dutch Christmas song with her. the 1994 ver that would have not made sense, hence the deaf girl scene was a more relevant. just as tear inducing as the 47 ver. czcams.com/video/br2xtz47miU/video.html
In the original it's heavily implied that the girl's parents were murdered by Nazis. It's not something many modern viewers would get but a 1947 audience hearing she was from Rotterdam would get it immediately: This child has been through hell.
When I was a little girl I saw this scene and since then I've try to learn some signs so one day I can surprise a deaf person talking a little with they... that must be fantastic.
Would be nice huh :)
Sherry Holmes that’s what I’ve always dreamed. I’m finally doing it. There are many channels on here that help. ASL THAT. Bill Vicars. My Smart Hands. And Rochelle Barlow. I’m studying with my mother and daughter. We have learned so much in a very short time. Good luck 😄
RIP Richard Attenborough (August 29, 1923 - August 24, 2014), aged 90
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Google original took this video down for copyright until I argued that it was a tribute to one of the best human beings who ever lived. And then they restored the video. No idea if it plays ads because i don't get money on CZcams
@@chompchompnomnom4256 Don't worry it doesn't play ads.
This scene makes me teary-eyed every single time. Here's to Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All.
And also with you
Is this not the most beautiful child u have ever seen in a film? Her face is Angelic....I've watched this scene a hundred times and cry everytime when she realizes she can speak to him and he can speak to her
This scene makes me cry happy.
still wholesome video even after 9 years...
I swear......whoever keeps leaving these damn onions here.....!
One of the most touching movies of all time. The magic of love and faith in all that is good and right in the world. Santa Claus is a representation of this good. I tear up every time I see this scene.
Plus the look on Santa's face when he hears the little girl is deaf speaks volumes. No deformity, no handicap, diminishes the preciousness of a child in his eyes. A simple but wonderful lesson.
RIP Lord Attenborough.
I liked how happy the mom was that Santa was able to speak in sign language
it must have been a real kick in the pants too. she wanted
Santa to completely NOT talk to her at all
I know right. the mom figured the "store santa" wouldn't know sign language so just to let the girl sit there and enjoy being there with him. Imagine her surprise when he turns out to be the real santa signing to her child.
when santa heard she was deaf he was like "I got an idea to still talk to her" and he used sign language!
I love this scene so much. 🥰❤️💚
There is no better word to say, simply "beautiful". There's nothing that makes me smile more :-)
A brilliant film from my childhood
I’m now 36
And we will be watching this film
RIP Richard Attenborough
As of today, I'm one year behind you (35)
HOW DARE YOU TOUCH YOUR CHILD LIKE THAT
What a beautiful scene. Richard Attenborough is the greatest Santa I've seen on film.
I admit when I watched this scene for the first time I cried my eyes out.
"You don't have to talk to her."
"I'm Santa Claus, I fly around the whole world in one night and you think I don't know sign language?"
Though I prefer the original film overall, I agree that this scene is beautiful. I know that look of surprise and delight from a deaf child when a hearing person signs to them. I work in schools, and when I met a deaf teen in a high school I used to work in, that was the look he had when I greeted him in ASL. At that point, he had had little to no interaction with hearing people who knew much sign, including his own parents. He himself had only begun to learn ASL from an interpreter a couple of years before, so it was a real treat for him to meet a teacher's assistant who signed to him.
Her reaction wasn't even scripted, either!
Someones cutting onions!
Just watched this classic scene for the millionth time in my life and for the VERY first time I just bawled my eyes out. I'm 31 and my nieces and nephews are looking at me all cray lol. I guess I'm old now. #Nostalgia ❤️👏🏾🙌🏾🎅🏼
Me too man
Still one of the most heart warming moments ever ❤
Santa has a way of communicate with all kids
Santa knows all languages
he does travel around the world so he will know any language including sign language!
theater geek82 I am teaching myself sign language 🤟 I hope you will reply to this
It must be magical when kids see Santa like that. Like no matter what even if they can't hear, Santa will always be able to make a Christmas magical
my favorite scene!! the surprise and delight on her face is just the sweetest thing ever
This film and the original are some of the cutest Christmas films ever made.
Thanks for sharing. I have a little deaf sister, and we've never seen this show. We will though. I wish they would make more movies with deaf people in them. It makes it more interesting for other deaf people. Especially for those that live in small towns that don't have any deaf friends. It gets lonely for them, because only a select few know sign language. In our town there is only 3 people, besides her that know how to sign, and I'm one of them. Sign language books can be found online, on the Internet, or you can take classes. It's actually an easy language to learn, and makes getting a job easier. 😀
Dorene Mellene I want to hug you and your sister! It’s been a lifelong dream of me and my mother to learn sign language and since having my kids I decided I have to do it. My kids are learning along with us! It’s fun !! I really wish it was something that was mainstreamed and taught in schools early on so no one had to feel alone! I hope one day to meet a deaf person and speak to them. Everyone matters 🙂❤️
Wishing you and your sister the absolute best!
I’m 40 years old…..and I still believe.
Jared Wagner I a decade older than you and I believe in Santa I hope you will reply to this
I like how Santa did sign language to talk to the deaf little girl and I also like that the that the person who played Matilda is in it 🤟🏿
What she say's that you didn't know is "Merry Christmas Santa Claus!" (The sign for Santa Claus is the same as the sign for "beard.")
thats cute :D
There shouldn't be a dry eye in the house with this scene - a wonderful update to the 1947 original, where Sinteklaas speaks to the little Dutch girl - both equally emotive; it certainly made me cry :)
I think it’s beautiful but I did not cry so do t get mad at me
This scene is beautiful. Every time this movie is on around the holidays I watch.
"Beautiful young lady"
"Welcome to Jurassic Park"
🎶 dun dun, dun dun, dun dun dun dun dun dun dun, dun dun dun dun 🎶
@@RKingis nailed it 🎺🎺🎶
What is this salty water coming out of my eyes...?
I’m not crying, you’re crying
Damn ninjas and their cut onions!
Why tf would I be crying
Santa be like “would you like tickets to go to a park i spared no expense :)*
Lol no little Rob you shouldn't ask for a velociraptor for Christmas!! 😂
"We have a T-Rex.... Welcome to Jurassic Park!"
@sandal_thong8631 Just curious what does Jurassic Park have to do with this scene? I’m lost, sorry.
@@SharonJTerry Richard Attenborough
@@SharonJTerryRichard Attenborough ( the actor who plays santa) is in jurassic park
What a beautiful scene in such a charming movie!
The smile and happiness on the girl's face shows how beautiful it is
That's the real 🎅 Santa and you can't tell me otherwise. Fight me!!
If you're happy with a weak rip off of the character Edmund Gwenn created, then I guess he's real enough. WISH version. 🤣
@@BobSmith-mz1uo man shut up
@@BobSmith-mz1uo he is a amazing man and he played this role perfectly so shut up
I like the fact how they used real ASL in this! It is rare to see that now. I've seen a lot of people flop their hands around pretending to sign. It's good enough for the public, but not the deaf, or those who know ASL.
I’m 28 years old and can bench 120kg and I struggle not to sob at this 🥺
It’s all about inclusion, people! I ought to know. I was born physically challenged. We do not want, need, or deserve pity. All we want is understanding, acceptance, and compassion.
Sign language is so cute 😍
I truly do believe this is an authentic scene with a deaf child. if you pause the reaction to him signing her At 0:26 and 0:27. the reaction on her face is truly authentic. I don't believe that a child actor can react in such a way even if they were trying to fake it.
***** was the mother of the scene her True Mother also? Her reaction seemed pretty genuine one also
There have been a lot of very capable child actors.
💭 The youngest Oscar winner won hers for her part in "ET".
Shirley Temple won an honorary one decades before that.
I'm very LOVE this scene After I saw Richard Attenborough is real Santa for me
May he rest in peace.