The Christmas Tree (1958)
The Christmas Tree is a 1958 Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television film that was broadcast on NBC on December 14, 1958. It is based on the short story "An Affair at the Inn" by Charles J. Finger. A number of stars in short skits, including Carol Channing and Cyril Ritchard on skates.
Director: Kirk Browning
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Ralph Bellamy as Theron |
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Ellen Burstyn as Elizabeth |
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Margaret Hamilton as Miss Finch |
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Maurice Evans as Narrator |
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Carol Channing as Promenade Member |
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Bernadette Peters as Girl |
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Tom Poston as Tom |
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William Shatner as Philo |
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Hiram Sherman as Albert |
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Jessica Tandy as Mrs. Martin |
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Cyril Ritchard as Promenade Member |
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Richard Thomas as Joey |
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Toni Campbell as Julia |
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Claudia Crawford as Claudia |
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Seth Edwards as Willy |
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Nancy Lee Parker as The Doll |
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Nick Powers as |
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Dianne Ramey as Babbie |
| Directing | Kirk Browning | Director |
| Writing | Helen Deutsch | Teleplay |
| Writing | Charles J. Finger | Story |
| Production | Mildred Freed Alberg | Producer |
| Sound | Franz Allers | Music Director |