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Christmas Comes But Once a Year
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Christmas Comes But Once a Year

1936-12-04 · 9 min · ★ 7.1

Animation · Family · Comedy

At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received used defective toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.

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Directors
Dave Fleischer
Production companies
Fleischer Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack MercerJack MercerProfessor Grampy (voice) (uncredited)
Mae QuestelMae QuestelOrphans (voice) (uncredited)
Everett ClarkGrampy (voice) (uncredited)

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