Miracle on 34th Street
“Capture the spirit of Christmas with this timeless classic!”
Synopsis
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Miracle On 34th Street | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-25
Top Cast
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Maureen O'Hara
Doris Walker
John Payne
Fred Gailey
Edmund Gwenn
Kris Kringle
Gene Lockhart
Judge Harper
Natalie Wood
Susan Walker
Porter Hall
Granville Sawyer
William Frawley
Charlie Halloran
Jerome Cowan
Thomas Mara
Philip Tonge
Julian Shellhammer
James Seay
Dr. Pierce (uncredited)
Alvin Greenman
Alfred (uncredited)
Harry Antrim
R.H. Macy (uncredited)
Lela Bliss
Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)
Jack Albertson
Al (uncredited)
Teddy Driver
Terry (uncredited)
William Forrest
Dr. Rogers (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Cleo (uncredited)
Robert Hyatt
Tommy Mara Jr. (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$630K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.29x
+$2.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Seaton
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge, Edward B. Powell
- Original Title
- Miracle on 34th Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $630K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
George Seaton, Valentine Davies
Cyril J. Mockridge, Edward B. Powell
Lloyd Ahern Sr., Charles G. Clarke
Robert L. Simpson
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
George Seaton
Screenplay
William Perlberg
Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Director of Photography
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miracle on 34th Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miracle on 34th Street about?
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Who directed Miracle on 34th Street?
Miracle on 34th Street was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in Miracle on 34th Street?
The principal cast of Miracle on 34th Street includes Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood.
When was Miracle on 34th Street released and how long is it?
Miracle on 34th Street was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Miracle on 34th Street?
Miracle on 34th Street had a reported production budget of $630K and grossed $2.7M at the worldwide box office (4.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Miracle on 34th Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miracle on 34th Street was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, Edward B. Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miracle on 34th Street?
Miracle on 34th Street holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).