In 19th century britain, christmas boxes gifts or money donations were left out for post men, errand boys and servants on the 26th december. The madefortv it nearly wasnt christmas stars charles durning as the one and only santa clausa role for which durning evidently required no padding. The idea of santa hiring a lawyer to help him retain the north pole is a good one, but the actual execution leaves something to be desired. Buy or rent movie the christmas that almost wasn t from. The christmas that almost wasnt reprise sung by glenn yarbrough. Italy usa santa claus is in peril of being unable to deliver presents for christmas when a bitter man who hates children buys the land on which.
All dvds are presented in full screen, commercial free and unedited. The christmas that almost wasnt is an italian christmas movie that at least has one clever modern conceit. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 made the rounds as a kiddie matinee flick in the 1970s before becoming a staple during the christmas season on hbo through the early 1980s. Children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. Rome, 1966 photo by mondadori portfolio by getty images. Parents need to know that the christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 film about a scroogelike character whose aim is to prevent christmas. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Ballyhoo motion pictures presents making of the christmas that almost wasnt an interview with producerchildhood productions president barry yellen it is the week. The tale of a plucky lawyer who sets out to save santa claus from the clutches of a spoilsport zillionaire. Released 1966, the christmas that almost wasnt stars rossanobrazzi, paultripp, albertorabagliati, lydiabrazzi the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of 100. Christmas that almost wasnt, the 1966 sam whipple receives a visit from. Catch these closecall christmas catastrophes written by children and brought to life by childs play touring. Italian actor rossano brazzi and his wife, the italian baroness lidia bertolini, acting in the christmas that almost wasnt.
With only a few days left until the big holiday, here is. Digitmovies cddm073 country italy format cd release date 20dec2006 upn 8032628990731. Santa has to get a job as santa to earn money to pay his overdue rent bill. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rossano brazzi. Universal pictures so we decided to play a holidaythemed round of never have. Sam whipple, an attorney in onceuponatimeland, is startled to receive a visit from santa claus shortly before christmas. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi and paul tripp, and was originally released by childhood. In fact, i have memories of not only seeing this on hbo but also at the fox theater in newton, ks one saturday afternoon in the early 70s. The it nearly wasnt christmas dvd includes custom artwork and dvd menu.
Il natale che quasi non fu aka the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 is a fairly lowbudget italianmade christmas special, directed by and costarring rossano brazzi phineas t. They are orphans deported by the soviets to siberia in 1939 and evacuated from the soviet union to persia and palestine with the main body of the future 2nd polish corps. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for christmas and the help of his bumbling chief elf, philpot bruce vilanch, santa and the child travel. The christmas that almost wasnt by ogden nash kirkus. The dvds are formatted region free so they will play on any dvd player, dvdrom xbox or ps2 worldwide. There is a scene in the christmas that almost wasnt where an italian santa claus, crippled with social anxiety, is coached by a destitute lawyer about how to. The christmas that almost wasnt a french christmas tale of how we almost forgot to celebrate christmas lunch on our first ever christmas in our french home.
I wasnt doing the music at church anymore so i wasnt cramming in last minute practices either. Its a wholesome film, though its aesthetic and overall tone are rather maudlin and gothic. The christmas that almost wasnt 3 cast of characters 6 men, 8 women, 4 children, extras. This delightful presentation is a special behindthescenes peek at the hustle and bustle and near disasters of the christmas season. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. This combined with its length 89 minutes make it a better family or christmas film for older kids. Prune, who has bought the land and buildings at the north pole for the purpose of foreclosing on santa claus. But prune changed his mind and said im sorry, really sorry. We played never have i ever with the cast of almost. Very getalonglittledoggerel that has to do with king oldwins being imprisoned by his nastiest of nephew, evilard, and his resulting program to make everybody miserable which included outlawing christmas. Santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. With paul tripp, lydia brazzi, alberto rabagliati, sonny fox. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash ogden abebooks. In this tuneful italian holiday film a scroogy old miser decides to evict santa clause and company from the north pole because the deadbeats are behind on their rent.
The madefortv it nearly wasnt christmas stars charles durning as the one and only santa clausa role for which durning evidently required no. It seems that when he was a child, sam wrote a letter thanking santa for the presents hed received, and offering to return the favor someday. Christmas that almost wasnt, the dvd 1966 dvd empire. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic. Even santa claus hands are tied when it comes to the courts. He was nominated for the academy award for best supporting actor in.
Brazzi, who appeared in many american films, is the only italian who speaks. Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned santa claus charles durning quits christmas. Rent, buy or watch the christmas that almost wasn t movie now family video. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash, ogden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A war barely interrupted by christmas polish boys who are at school in nazareth, attended a special christmas service for roman catholics at bethlehem, palestine. Washington irving reinvents christmas it wasnt until the 19th century that americans began to embrace christmas. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rotten tomatoes. The year we forgot christmas in france a french collection.
On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office hbo during the 1970s and early 1980s. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 stream and watch. Last week i promised you folks a christmas movie that hailed from the italian peninsula. Always there is a different movie release on my birthday or very close. Santa claus alberto rabagliati, the famous italian singer during the 30s and the40s and his lovely wife. Christmas that almost wasnt, the soundtrack details. A hot baked turkey with roasted vegetables and all the trimmings is still very popular in australia even when the ambient temperature reaches 35. At the time of his death in 1971, the new york times said his droll verse with its unconventional rhymes made him the countrys bestknown producer of humorous poetry.
The almost christmas cast is filled with some funny af people. Its then up to rudolph the rednosed reindeer to help save christmas and rescue his friends from the island of misfit sex toys in. Auer had a long career playing in many of the eras best known films. Comfort and joy 1984 a comedy about a radio host, two italian families and. The magic of christmas comes to us year after year. Christmas that almost wasnt, the on dvd 759731408721 from hens tooth. Prune charges an exorbitant amount of rent to santa, his wife and their elf workers up at the north pole. So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, because of a man named prune. Check the the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 trailer. A war barely interrupted by christmas world war ii today.
With the help of an eightyearold boy, nicholas knock and the succor of good king wenceslsue and his knights, oldwin is rescued and the beloved celebration is. That day is now a mean old soul named phineas prune, who holds the deed to the north pole, is demanding back rent. With beverly rowland, charles durning, risa schiffman, annette marin. Rent, buy or watch the christmas that almost wasnt movie. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two. Staring sonny fox, alberto rabagliati, paul tripp and lydia brazzi. Il natale che quasi non fu is a christmas comedy from 1966 directed and starred by. I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years later. Moreover, whipple was played by paul tripp, the films uncredited screenwriter. So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, almost wasnt, almost wasnt. The christmas that almost wasnt will, in time, become one of the great christmas classics. Mischa auer born mikhail semyonovich unkovsky, 17 november 1905 5 march 1967 was a russianborn american actor who moved to hollywood in the late 1920s. Paul tripp the christmas that almost wasnt 1966, vinyl. Prune locks down the sleigh and santas giftgiving operations unless he pays through the nose.
The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 fantastic movie. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi and paul tripp, and was originally released by childhood productions inc. Frederic ogden nash was an american poet well known for his light verse. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. In britain, it was a custom for tradesmen to collect christmas boxes of money or presents on the first weekday after christmas as thanks for good service throughout the year. Beside them, american actor and musician paul tripp and italian actor and singer alberto rabagliati dressed as santa claus. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 christmas movies. In fact, christmas wasnt declared a federal holiday until june 26, 1870. Was saved from obscurity first by repeated runs on hbo, and then decades later again after being the subject of a season 11 mystery science. In this tuneful italian holiday film a scroogy old miser decides to evict santa clause and company from the north pole because the deadbeats. It is the whimsical story of a hardhearted landlord named mr. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by rossano.
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