The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005)
This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.
Director: Kieth Merrill
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Jordan-Claire Green as Emma O'Conner |
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Tom Kemp as Douglas O'Conner |
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Susan Wood as Cathy Stevens |
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Adam Hicks as Mike Stevens |
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Cathy Worthington as Woman in Furs |
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Jim Jackman as Melvin |
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Richard Riehle as Mayor Noble Doyle |
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Roland Pelletier as Clerk |
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John Billingsley as Dogcatcher Doyle |
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Bonita Friedericy as Aunt Delores |
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Dorothy Brodesser as Mabel |
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Michael Howard as Old Jake Charles |
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Mindy Sterling as Mrs. Walsh |
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Kapri Merrill as Mrs. Clancy |
| Directing | Kieth Merrill | Director |
| Production | Kieth Merrill | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Emma Kragen | Book |
| Production | Melissa Skoff | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Amy Westcott | Costume Design |
| Sound | John-Kevin Hilbert | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Dagen Merrill | Editor |
| Art | Marla Altschuler | Production Design |
| Camera | Michael Fimognari | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Steven Paul Leiva | Treatment |
| Writing | Kieth Merrill | Story |
| Writing | Steven Paul Leiva | Story |
| Production | Ken Kragen | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ken Kragen | Producer |
| Production | Sean Covel | Producer |
| Production | Daenen Merrill | Producer |
| Writing | Kieth Merrill | Writer |
| Production | Chris Wyatt | Co-Producer |