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An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
- Themselves
- (as Mormon Tabernacle Choir)
Kamee Aliessa
- Clarissa
- (as Kameé Aliessa)
Gordon Jump
- Narrator
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJames Stewart approached the scene where Mr. Kreuger talks to the infant Jesus very seriously. Before filming this scene, he told the producer Michael McLean, "I've got only one of these in me. Everyone who doesn't need to be here, get them out. Tell them I want this to go well. I can do other takes, but this will be the right one. There will only be one." After the scene was finished, McLean asked the cameraman, "Did you get it?" "I hope so," was the reply, "because I was crying."
- Goofs(at around 16 mins) After Mr. Krueger fixes the pipes, he returns to his apartment and begins to pet his cat. As he talks about be "all by himself" on Christmas Eve, you can clearly see a crew member standing to the right of the screen with his arms folded.
- Quotes
Narrator: "I love you." That's what Christmas is all about... Clarissa said it to Mr. Krueger; Mr. Krueger said it to Jesus; and Jesus in so many ways said it to all of us.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: James Stewart/Hodding Carter (1980)
- SoundtracksSleigh Ride
Written by Leroy Anderson (uncredited) and Mitchell Parish (uncredited)
Performed by The The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square under the direction of Jerold Ottley
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The reason for the season
This is an absolutely amazing short little film that really touches my heart every time I watch it. It reminds us all of the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a reminder to be kind and serve one another. This reminds us that we should seek to do good to all mankind and treat them with love and respect and help them feel loved. This is the true spirit of Christmas and is the reason for the season. I really think Jimmy Stewart did an amazing job of his portrayal of Mr Krueger. I really loved the scene of him in the manger telling the baby Jesus of his gratitude for all that he did for him. It is such an inspiring and heart warming scene. I would highly recommend this to all people
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- Dec 21, 2014
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What was the official certification given to Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980) in Germany?
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