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Released in 1947 by 20th Century Fox, this holiday favorite introduced a modern twist on the story of Santa Claus with a department store rivalry serving as the backdrop for a skeptical mother and daugther's awakening to the real meaning of the season. The film went on to win three Academy Awards and has since become a TV and theatrical favorite, inspiring later versions including radio productions, remakes for the big and small screens, and even a stage production. Now with rare gems from the Margaret Herrick Library including the collection of writer Valentine Davies, discover the story behind the making of a cinematic yuletide favorite.
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Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle
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Writers George Seaton and Valentine Davies
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This Is The Time
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The novel
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Natalie Wood and John Payne
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Edmund Gwenn
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MY HEART TELLS ME
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IT'S ONLY HUMAN
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Edmund Gwenn's beard
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Behind the scenes
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Natalie Wood
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the Production Code
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Lyrics to the song
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At the piano
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Behind the scenes
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Natalie Wood and Santa
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From Gimbels
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Christmas in May?
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A letter to Valentine
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Gift-wrapped novel
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Anne Baxter
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Oscar winners
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Backstage at the Oscars
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Congrats from ZanuckAn
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An Academy Invite
