NZ Posted October 29, 2008 In light of the fact that we are fast approaching the Christmas holidays, which movie or movies do you think are the most endearing and/or heartwarming of the holiday season? Two personal favorites of mine are Holiday Inn and Meet Me In St. Louis. The latter isn't really a Christmas movie but it introduces one of the great all time Christmas standards; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - never more heartbreakingly poignant than when rendered here by the great and wonderful Judy Garland. As for Holiday Inn - it still makes me want to be an inn keeper in Connecticut. Crosby's White Christmas is the obvious Irving Berlin standout, but the film also introduces 'Happy Holidays' and 'One Minute to Midnight' for the New Year's Eve party sequence - capped off by Fred Astaire's superb 'drunken' dance with Marjorie Reynolds. Well, enough of my favorites. What are yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChipHeartsMovies Posted October 29, 2008 NZ, you picked two of my two favorites already, *Meet Me in St. Louis* and *Holiday Inn*. *Meet Me in St. Louis* is my all-time favorite movie, but purely from a Christmas-theme standpoint *Miracle on 34th Street* is my favorite, followed by *St. Louis*. I also love *Christmas in Connecticut*. But those other movies aren't musicals, so I am sticking with your choices. Message was edited by: ChipHeartsMovies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnm001 Posted November 11, 2008 For me that would be *White Christmas*. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Film_Fatale Posted November 11, 2008 I'm going to go with *Meet Me In St. Louis*, too. Although I enjoy *White Christmas*, it falls a little flat in spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrendanSpencer Posted November 14, 2008 *Scrooge* *White Christmas* I also like the made-for-TV films, *A Christmas Carol: The Musical* and *Mrs. Santa Claus* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgeciff Posted November 14, 2008 There is only one all-time great Christmas movie and the winner is MIRACLE ON 34th STREET, Time has not been kind to WHITE CHRISTMAS. The plot is terribly creaky despite a few nice musical numbers, gorgeous Technicolor and Vera-Ellen. Sure wish Astaire or Donald O'Connor had played opposite Crosby as originally intended. I can see now why Astaire turned the picture down. Other films with Xmas themes that have become favorites of mine include MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, SCROOGE (Alastair Sim) and CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT. And fast becoming a favorite is HOLIDAY AFFAIR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Film_Fatale Posted November 15, 2008 *Miracle on 34th Street* is a great Christmas movie, too bad it isn't a musical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnm001 Posted November 15, 2008 > {quote:title=Edgecliff wrote:}{quote} > There is only one all-time great Christmas movie and the winner is MIRACLE ON 34th STREET, You do know that *Miracle on 34th Street* isn't a musical, don't you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Film_Fatale Posted November 15, 2008 I think he does by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyjdorisdfan4 Posted November 17, 2008 Meet Me In St. Louis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgeciff Posted November 20, 2008 For some reason I did not read this thread's whole title since I was writing this reply on my break at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Film_Fatale Posted November 21, 2008 For some reason I did not read this thread's whole title since I was writing this reply on my break at work. Ah, but you did know you were in the Musicals forum? Nah, it's all in good fun, it was nice to read your post. B-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bargar Posted November 21, 2008 I like "Holiday Inn" but my favorite is: (don't laugh) "A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS" I am a huge fan of Charles Schulz and all of the Charlie Brown holiday movies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Film_Fatale Posted November 22, 2008 It's not really a movie, but a TV special; however I don't think anyone should laugh at you if this is your favourite Christmas program. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bargar Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks, FF! So far no one is laughing. I also like the different versions of "A Christmas Carol", except the tacky ones modernized for television. For example, there was one starring Susan Lucci. AWFUL!! I couldn't get past the first 1/2 hour. What was I thinking to even attempt to watch it?! You are correct about Charlie being made for tv. Oh, well. I like it so..o..o much!! Bg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Film_Fatale Posted November 25, 2008 I happen to be a fan of *The Muppet Christmas Carol* - and was lucky enough to get Michael Caine to autograph a poster of the movie for me some years ago. He was very friendly. B-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bargar Posted November 26, 2008 Wow! How thrilling for you!! I love that version as well. So clever. (By the way, no autograph from Kermit or Miss Piggy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cteddiesgirl Posted November 29, 2008 Unfortunately, there are so few musical Christmas movies. Annie (Disney version) Babes in Toyland Going My Way Holiday Inn White Christmas A Christmas Carol (2004) Diva's Christmas Carol Mrs. Santa Claus That's pretty much all I can think of. I think Holiday Inn and White Christmas remain my faves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Film_Fatale Posted November 29, 2008 (By the way, no autograph from Kermit or Miss Piggy? Nope... not yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afayebilyeu Posted December 3, 2008 Definitely Holiday Inn and White Christmas! And you're right, there aren't enough Christmas musicals! I also love The Bishop's Wife (There's a song with the boy's choir, so can we count that?) :0) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
