Yes, Virginia(2009)
Yes, Virginia: There Is a Santa Claus
New York City, 1897. A little girl named Virginia O'Hanlon loves Christmas more than anything else in the world. When a schoolyard bully challenges her belief in Santa Claus, Virginia embarks on a quest across the city to prove he is real. Based on the true story of the most famous newspaper editorial of all time.
Movie: Yes, Virginia
Top 8 Billed Cast
Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice)
Mrs. Laura O'Hanlon (voice)
Francis Church (voice)
George (voice)
Scraggly Santa (voice)
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New York City, 1897. A little girl named Virginia O'Hanlon loves Christmas more than anything else in the world. When a schoolyard bully challenges her belief in Santa Claus, Virginia embarks on a quest across the city to prove he is real. Based on the true story of the most famous newspaper editorial of all time.
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2009-12-25
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Yes, Virginia: There Is a Santa Claus
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