The House Without a Christmas Tree
Synopsis
A young girl named Addie, living in Nebraska in 1946 wants nothing more for the holidays than a Christmas tree, but her widowed father, is bitter and refuses due to events from the family's past.
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Top Cast
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Jason Robards
James "Jamie" Mills
Mildred Natwick
Grandma Mills
Lisa Lucas
Addie Mills
Kathryn Walker
Miss Thompson
Alexa Kenin
Carla Mae
Murray Westgate
Mr. Brady
Maya Kenin
Mrs. Cott
Brady McNamara
Billy Wild
Gail Dunsome
Gloria Cott
Heather Graham
Classmate (uncredited)
Karen Pearson
Classmate (uncredited)
Patricia Hamilton
Narrator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Perry, Gail Rock
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- The House Without a Christmas Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bogart
Eleanor Perry, Gail Rock
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Ed J. Brennan
Alan Shayne
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bogart
Director
Eleanor Perry
Writer
Alan Shayne
Producer
Ed J. Brennan
Editor
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House Without a Christmas Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House Without a Christmas Tree about?
A young girl named Addie, living in Nebraska in 1946 wants nothing more for the holidays than a Christmas tree, but her widowed father, is bitter and refuses due to events from the family's past.
Who directed The House Without a Christmas Tree?
The House Without a Christmas Tree was directed by Paul Bogart.
Who stars in The House Without a Christmas Tree?
The principal cast of The House Without a Christmas Tree includes Jason Robards, Mildred Natwick, Lisa Lucas, Kathryn Walker, Alexa Kenin.
When was The House Without a Christmas Tree released and how long is it?
The House Without a Christmas Tree was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The House Without a Christmas Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House Without a Christmas Tree was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
Is The House Without a Christmas Tree based on a book or true story?
The House Without a Christmas Tree is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gail Rock".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House Without a Christmas Tree?
The House Without a Christmas Tree holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).