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The Christmas Tree

1958-12-14 · 110 min · ★ 2.0

Drama

The Christmas Tree is a 1958 Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television film that was broadcast on NBC on December 14, 1958. It is based on the short story "An Affair at the Inn" by Charles J. Finger. A number of stars in short skits, including Carol Channing and Cyril Ritchard on skates.

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Directors
Kirk Browning
Production companies
NBC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ralph BellamyRalph BellamyTheron
Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynElizabeth
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonMiss Finch
Maurice EvansMaurice EvansNarrator
Carol ChanningCarol ChanningPromenade Member
Bernadette PetersBernadette PetersGirl
Tom PostonTom PostonTom
William ShatnerWilliam ShatnerPhilo
Hiram ShermanHiram ShermanAlbert
Jessica TandyJessica TandyMrs. Martin
Cyril RitchardCyril RitchardPromenade Member
Richard ThomasRichard ThomasJoey
Toni CampbellJulia
Claudia CrawfordClaudia
Seth EdwardsWilly
Nancy Lee ParkerThe Doll
Nick Powers
Dianne RameyBabbie

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