Christmas Eve(1947)
'Tis six months before Christmas. But all through the nation Celebrations are starting... HERE'S YOUR INVITATION!
The greedy nephew of eccentric Matilda Reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth, but she will be saved if her three long-lost adopted sons appear for a Christmas Eve reunion. Separate stories reveal Michael as a bankrupt playboy loved by loyal Ann; Mario as a seemingly shady character tangling with a Nazi war criminal in South America; Jonathan as a hard-drinking rodeo rider intent on a flirtatious social worker. Is there hope for Matilda?
Movie: Christmas Eve
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mario Torio
Michael Brooks
Jonathan 'Johnny'
Ann Nelson
Claire
Jean Bradford
Aunt Matilda Reed
Phillip Hastings
Dr. Bunyan
Dr. Doremus
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The greedy nephew of eccentric Matilda Reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth, but she will be saved if her three long-lost adopted sons appear for a Christmas Eve reunion. Separate stories reveal Michael as a bankrupt playboy loved by loyal Ann; Mario as a seemingly shady character tangling with a Nazi war criminal in South America; Jonathan as a hard-drinking rodeo rider intent on a flirtatious social worker. Is there hope for Matilda?
Release Date
1947-10-31
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5.429
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'Tis six months before Christmas. But all through the nation Celebrations are starting... HERE'S YOUR INVITATION!
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