The Christmas Spirit
Synopsis
Story about two boys who want ponies for Christmas but their family can only afford one. The horse owner, who is bitter about the loss of his son in the war, is softened by the boys' sacrifice for each other.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. Claxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Moulton
- Original Score
- Joseph Nussbaum
- Original Title
- The Christmas Spirit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Family Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. Claxton
Herbert Moulton, H. Gordon Green, Donald R. Lantz
Joseph Nussbaum
Walter Strenge
Robert Fritch
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Herbert Moulton
Screenplay
William F. Claxton
Director
Robert Fritch
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Spirit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Christmas Spirit about?
Story about two boys who want ponies for Christmas but their family can only afford one. The horse owner, who is bitter about the loss of his son in the war, is softened by the boys' sacrifice for each other.
Who directed The Christmas Spirit?
The Christmas Spirit was directed by William F. Claxton.
Who stars in The Christmas Spirit?
The principal cast of The Christmas Spirit includes Tudor Owen, Forrest Taylor, Chick Chandler, Stephen Wootton, Gary Hunley.
When was The Christmas Spirit released and how long is it?
The Christmas Spirit was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Spirit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Spirit was composed by Joseph Nussbaum.