The Spirit of Christmas
Dec 01, 1953 · 27m
Director
Mabel BeatonOverview
This Christmas film, created as a special for television broadcast throughout the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania viewing region, was produced by puppeteer Mabel Beaton and her husband Les for Bell Telephone Company and first aired in 1953. Following a short live-action opening portion, featured are two extended marionette segments, the first dramatizing Clement Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas", the second reverently telling the Nativity story; the two stories are staged in classic, traditional style. From 1953 onward, for several years, The Spirit of Christmas was broadcast in the intended region multiple times per holiday season. It was also available as a 16mm film licensed to schools for showings to students. This film often is misstated to have originally been broadcast in 1950.
Cast of The Spirit of Christmas
Crew of The Spirit of Christmas
About The Spirit of Christmas
What is The Spirit of Christmas about?
This Christmas film, created as a special for television broadcast throughout the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania viewing region, was produced by puppeteer Mabel Beaton and her husband Les for Bell Telephone Company and first aired in 1953. Following a short live-action opening portion, featured are two extended marionette segments, the first dramatizing Clement Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas"…
When was The Spirit of Christmas released?
The Spirit of Christmas was released on December 1, 1953.
Where can I watch The Spirit of Christmas?
The Spirit of Christmas is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Spirit of Christmas?
The Spirit of Christmas runs 27 minutes.
Who directed The Spirit of Christmas?
The Spirit of Christmas was directed by Mabel Beaton.
Who is in the cast of The Spirit of Christmas?
The cast of The Spirit of Christmas includes Alexander Scourby (Clement Moore / 'Nativity' Narrator (voice) (uncredited)).
Is The Spirit of Christmas on Netflix?
No, The Spirit of Christmas is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.