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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

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Is Santa Claus real… and can you prove it in a court of law?

This week, Josh and Robb revisit Miracle on 34th Street and dig into why this quiet, smart Christmas classic has endured for generations. They break down what people love — Edmund Gwenn's iconic Kris Kringle, the real Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and one of the boldest courtroom climaxes in holiday movie history — and what doesn't always work for modern audiences, including the slow burn, the loose legal logic, and Susan's famously restrained reactions.

Along the way, they talk department store politics (Macy's vs. Gimbels), why Susan calls Fred "Uncle" to shut down a moment, how belief is portrayed without being overly sentimental, and whether this is really a kids' movie at all.

It's a Christmas film that argues belief is a choice — and somehow makes you root for Santa to win… legally.

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