Like the original, this film was released by 20th century fox. Additionally, the new york citybased macys department store allowed their name to be used in this film, unlike later versions. Miracle on 34th street is a 1947 christmas comedydrama film written and directed by george seaton and based on a story by valentine davies. Small octavo, original brown cloth, original dust jacket. Featuring christmas themed music, a specially designed christmas themed cocktail menu and other treats and delights all within the christmas spirit.
Wonderful story that should be read every christmas an old man named kris kringle who believed he was santa clause, is determined to restore faith back into the christmas season especially in three people who needed it very much. The little girl at the heart of the story, susan natalie wood, at first doesnt believe in santa because her mom has raised her as a realist which could lead to questions from kids but. In october 2001, harcourt childrens books published a 6page facsimile edition of miracle on 34th street. Miracle on 34th street 1947 1st ed by valentine davies for sale.
Comparing the 1947 and 1994 versions of miracle on 34th street. Miracle on 34th street 1994 frequently asked questions imdb. Boiled down to its essentials, its follows a narrative that tracks the redemption of a woman so blindsided by how reality doesnt line up with fantasy that she is determined to. It stars richard attenborough, mara wilson, elizabeth perkins, and dylan mcdermott, and is the first theatrical remake of the original 1947 film. Miracle on 34th street is a 1973 american madefortv movie directed by fielder cook. This first edition by valentine davies is available at bauman rare books. Find great deals on ebay for miracle on 34th street 1947 and miracle on 34th street 1947 dvd.
It stars maureen ohara, john payne, natalie wood, and edmund gwenn. Miracle on 34th street 1994 the moral premise blog. But as i was watching miracle on 34th street in the original 1947 blackandwhite, i had an odd theory occur to me. I had this book for many years but got rid of it thankfully i got another copy and it is on my bookshelf with my other christmas books. This best selling novella is based on the story he wrote for the. Not better than the original, but still smiley holiday fare. The 1947 holiday classic miracle on 34th street is transplanted to the 1990s with few changes in this familyoriented remake. The plot revolves around a little girls interactions with a man playing santa claus at the macys department store in new york city and his attempts to prove that he is the real santa. Miracle on 34th street valentine davies first edition. The perfect book to read with a steaming mug under your christmas tree. This volume recreates the 1947 edition with heavy creamcolored paper and a font that emulates the original hotmetal type. Of course, the doctor that runs the place does not.
Collecting miracle on 34th street by davies, valentine. Follows the story of susan walker, a subdued girl and he. The story takes place between thanksgiving day and christmas day in new york city, and focuses on the effect of a. Apr 19, 2012 this first edition by valentine davies 19051961 of miracle on 34th street is valuable but unfortunately not rare.
The screenplay by the prolific john hughes sticks close to the. Find great deals on ebay for miracle on 34th street book 1947. Parents need to know that miracle on 34th street is a classic holiday tale with little objectionable content. Miracle on 34th street 1947 by valentine davies for sale.
Miracle on 34th street 1947 is a bestselling novella by valentine davies, based on the story he wrote for the 1947 film with the same name, which earned him an academy award for best story. Miracle on 34th street 1994 the real meaning of christmas in miracle on 34 th street 1994, theatrical, 114 min. I read the book miracle on 34th street by, valentine davies. Miracle on 34th street is a 1973 american madefortelevision christmas comedydrama fantasy film directed by fielder cook. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition.
After having written the story for the film, valentine davies did a novelization of it, which was published as a 120page novella by harcourt brace. A storybook edition of the christmas classic by valentine davies estate, susanna leonard hill, et al. There is also a recurring emphasis that those that have faith are with respect to money and things of value are overly generous, and the skeptics are overly concerned with the almighty dollar. Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made val. Over the holidays we watched the 1947 version of miracle on 34th street. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies 1947 hardcover 1st edition. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note. Miracle on 34th street 1947 is a bestselling novella by valentine davies, based on the story he wrote for the 1947 film with the same name, which earned him. Valentine davies august 25, 1905 july 23, 1961 was an american film and television writer, producer, and director. Miracle on 34th street study guide contains a biography of george seaton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The macys brand is a big focus, as is santa over more religious aspects of the holiday. It is one of my old favorites, though i found it very strange watching it again. For a little girl named susan, christmas could be any other day.
Miracle on 34th street, american comedy film, released in 1947, that became a perennial family favorite at christmastime. Valentine davies the lives of three people are changed by an old man who insists that he is santa claus. Miracle on 34th street has been a favorite holiday movie since its release in 1947, and sharpeyed observers may or may not have noticed that the film essentially retells the new testaments story of the life of jesus christ. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Like the original, this film was produced by 20th century fox. Doris walker is in charge of running the macys day parade, which takes place on thanksgiving day. Miracle of 34th street by valentine davies, first edition. It follows a girl who does not believe in santa claus, but the day she meets him, she doubtfully tells him what she.
Miracle on 34th street original 1947 hardback book. Fine in an excellent dust jacket with the first edition points on the rear panel. This first edition by valentine davies 19051961 of miracle on 34th street is valuable but unfortunately not rare. The screenplay by the prolific john hughes sticks close to the original outline, centering on macys executive dorey walker elizabeth perkins and her young daughter susan mara wilson, neither of whom much believes in the. Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made valentine davies miracle on 34th street a treasured part of their holiday traditions. A storybook edition of the christmas classic is a childrens picture book written by susanna leonard hill, illustrated by james newman gray, and is inspired by the original narrative from valentine davies. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies goodreads. Dec 14, 20 miracle on 34th street is a 1973 american madefortv movie directed by fielder cook. Millions of copies of this awardwinning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. In a way, miracle on 34th street is the opposite of inherit the wind. The miracle on 34th street by todd strasser goodreads. With edmund gwenn, maureen ohara, john payne, gene lockhart.
A holiday classic featuring a score by none other than writer of the music man, meredith willson this family favourite follows single mother, doris, her daughter, susan and their neighbour, fred, on a magical journey of love and romance to discover if macy department. The main message or theme that i got from the book was anythings possibleyou just have to believe. They have opposite conclusions, however, and the great gift of the movies is that both seem right to us. Collecting miracle on 34th street by davies, valentine first edition. While certain a movie taking place during christmas, it is less a movie about christmas than it is about the value of imagination.
Miracle on 34th street initially released as the big heart in the united kingdom is a 1947 american christmas comedydrama film written and directed by george seaton and based on a story by valentine davies. Miracle on 34th street 1947 1st ed by valentine davies for. Jul 31, 20 adam blakeney, senior specialist in modern literature at peter harrington explains how to identify first editions. Miracle on 34th street is a 1994 american christmas comedydrama fantasy film written and produced by john hughes, and directed by les mayfield the two would reunite for 1997s flubber. Miracle on seel street book restaurants online with resdiary. Miracle on 34th street by george seaton george seaton. Miracle on 34th street reminds us christmas is not just a day, its a state of mind of wonder and joy. I have a first edition copy of miracle on 34th street by. Particularly one finds out that kris kringle is about to be evicted from the place out in long island because the state of new york thinks he is crazy.
Miracle on 34th street 1994 the stella cinema rathmines. He wrote the story for the 1947 film miracle on 34th street, which was given screen treatment by director george seaton and received an academy award for best story. When a nice old man who claims to be santa claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Based on the novel by valentine davies, miracle on 34th street was remade twice. Miracle on 34th street 1973 uploaded on 40th anniversary of. Miracle on 34th street 1973 uploaded on 40th anniversary. Miracle on 34th street was listed as the fifth best film in the fantasy genre in the american film institutes ten top ten lists in 2008. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully recreated, offering a. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies bookroo. Valentine davies a macys department store santa who insists his name is kris kringle teaches everyone a lesson in love, faith and the value of imagination.
Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies, paperback barnes. Miracle on 34th street 1947 1st ed by valentine davies. The screenplay for this movie was updated by american filmmaker john hughes, who also coproduced the movie. Miracle on 34th street gift edition by valentine davies and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the most popular films of alltime hits the stage in this funfilled christmas treat. Adam blakeney, senior specialist in modern literature at peter harrington explains how to identify first editions. A holiday classic featuring a score by none other than writer of the music man, meredith willson. Single mother, doris walker, doesnt want her sixyearold susans head filled with romantic notions. It stars maureen ohara, john payne, natalie wood and edmund gwenn. Miracle on 34th street is a remake of miracle on 34th street 1947 1947, which is based on a story idea by american filmwriter valentine davies and a screenplay by american filmmaker george seaton.
The movie was set in new york city in 1947 and utilized a large amount of location shooting courtesy of foxs movietone. Miracle of 34th street by valentine davies abebooks. A macys department store santa who insists his name is kris kringle teaches everyone a lesson in love, faith. The part that seemed most ridiculous was that kris kringle bangs someone over his head hard enough to have a concussion, and just walks out like everything is normal and okay.
Both are courtroom dramas about how we decide what is true, based on faith or based on provable fact. The story takes place between thanksgiving day and christmas day in new york city, and focuses on the impact of a department store santa. A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, the music man. Miracle on seel street is our bespoke christmas themed grotto bar located above salt dog slims and 81 ltd on seel street. Miracle on 34th street first edition valentine davies. The screenplay for this movie was updated by american filmmaker john. Tis the season and ive been popping in all the christmas classics this season. Miracle on 34th street 1994 frequently asked questions. For more on miracle on 34th street, we discussed it as a community towards the end of our november book club meeting.
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