Lux Radio Theatre - Miracle on 34th Street

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Lux Radio Theatre – Miracle on 34th Street

Original Broadcast Date: July 13, 2026 (Re-broadcast)

Starring: Maureen O’Hara (Doris Walker), John Payne (Fred Gailey), Edmund Gwynn (Kris Kringle)
Producer: William Keeley

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Episode Overview

This episode features the full audio dramatization of "Miracle on 34th Street" as performed on the classic Lux Radio Theatre. Set against the festive backdrop of 1940s New York, the story centers around Kris Kringle, who claims to be the real Santa Claus and is hired as Macy’s department store Santa. Tapping into themes of faith, imagination, kindness, and belief in goodness, the broadcast brings to life the transformative impact Kris has on a skeptical mother, her precocious daughter, and an entire city.

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Key Discussion Points & Segment Highlights

1. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and Mysterious Santa

• [02:38–04:13] The episode opens on the excitement around the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade where Doris Walker (Maureen O’Hara), Macy’s PR chief, scrambles to find a Santa replacement. Kris Kringle appears as if by magic, displaying authentic warmth and perfect Santa-like qualities.
  • Notable Moment:

    "Just look at him on that float. The most realistic Santa Claus we've ever had!" — Mr. Shellhammer ([02:38])

• [04:14–05:17] Susan Walker, Doris’s daughter, is introduced as a practical, skeptical child who doesn’t believe in fairy tales or Santa Claus, echoing her mother’s realism.

2. Kris Kringle’s Unique Approach as Macy’s Santa

• [06:04–08:53] Kris is hired at Macy’s and immediately departs from department store protocol, referring parents to other stores (including rival Gimbels) if Macy’s doesn’t have what a child wants.
  • Key Quote:

    "The one important thing is to make the children happy. Whether Macy's or somebody else sells the toy doesn't matter." — Kris Kringle ([07:43])

  • This unconventional honesty delights customers and soon becomes Macy's official customer service policy, dramatically boosting goodwill and sales.

3. Doris’s Skepticism and Kris’s ‘Santa’ Identity

• [10:25–12:40] Doris tries to clarify Kris’s identity for her daughter and herself, but Kris steadfastly maintains he's the real Santa, delighting Susan and challenging Doris’s rationalism.
  • Comic Highlight:

    "As old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth. Place of birth? North Pole." — Kris Kringle, reading his own employment card ([12:24])

4. Questioning Kris’s Sanity

• [18:24–20:43] Concerns over Kris’s insistence on being Santa Claus lead to a psychological evaluation by Mr. Sawyer, Macy's personnel director, who quickly concludes Kris should be institutionalized.
  • Humorous Note:

    "Well, that is my real name. My goodness. The second grade." — Kris, batting away Doris’s attempts at reality ([11:53])

5. Friendship, Imagination, and Faith

• [22:43–24:37] Kris develops a close friendship with Susan, teaching her the value of imagination and creativity through fun games and gentle encouragement.
  • Charming Exchange:

    "To me, imagination is a place all by itself...the Imagi-nation. A very interesting place too." — Kris Kringle ([23:33])

  • Kris inspires Susan to want more out of life—a real house for herself and her mother.

6. The Courtroom Drama: Is Kris Kringle Santa Claus?

• [40:26–53:41] The heart of the story is the legal battle where Fred Gailey, Susan’s friend and Kris’s new roommate, defends Kris’s identity as Santa Claus.
  • Key Arguments:
    • Gailey: "Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to. It's not just Chris that's on trial. It's everything he stands for: human kindness and love and dignity." ([42:49])
    • The state insists Kris must prove he is the one, true Santa Claus.
  • Turning Point:
    • The courtroom is flooded with thousands of letters addressed to ‘Santa Claus’ delivered by the United States Post Office to Kris, compelling the judge to rule in Kris Kringle’s favor.
      • Triumphant Declaration:

        "Since the United States government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed!" — Judge Harper ([53:41])

7. Faith Rewarded: The House on Ashley Avenue

• [57:07–59:55] On Christmas Eve, Susan’s wish for a home is miraculously granted. The family discovers the exact house Susan dreamed of, with Kris’s cane left as a sign.
  • Touching Finale:

    "Mr. Kringle is Santa Claus now." — Susan ([58:45]) "Silver handle and all. You know something? Maybe I didn't do such a wonderful thing after all..." — Fred, realizing the magic ([59:55])

8. Curtain Call & Closing Messages

• [62:08–62:49] The main actors reunite for curtain calls and exchange holiday wishes with the listening audience.
  • Memorable Farewell:

    "If everyone believed in Santa Claus, peace would break out all over the world in 30 seconds." — Kris Kringle ([62:27])

• The producer and cast wish all listeners a “Merry Christmas” and encourage belief in the spirit of kindness and wonder.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• "Just look at him on that float. The most realistic Santa Claus we've ever had!" — Mr. Shellhammer [02:38]
• "The one important thing is to make the children happy. Whether Macy's or somebody else sells the toy doesn't matter." — Kris Kringle [07:43]
• "Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to." — Fred Gailey [42:49]
• "If everyone believed in Santa Claus, peace would break out all over the world in 30 seconds." — Kris Kringle [62:27]

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Important Timestamps and Segments

• [02:38] Introduction of Kris Kringle at the parade
• [06:04] Kris starts as Macy’s Santa, his unique approach takes hold
• [18:24] Doris and staff debate Kris’s sanity
• [23:33] Kris teaches Susan about imagination
• [40:26] Courtroom hearing begins – is Kris Santa?
• [53:41] Judge rules Kris is Santa (thanks to the USPS)
• [58:05] Susan discovers the dream house
• [62:27] Curtain call and message of goodwill

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Episode Tone and Style

The episode is heartwarming, nostalgic, and mixes quick-witted comedy with genuine sentimentality. The dialogue is brisk, witty, and reflects the optimism and innocence of the era. The cast delivers earnest performances with moments of gentle humor, reflective philosophy, and deep emotion.

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Final Notes & Memorable Moments

• The story masterfully tackles the tension between practicality and belief, encouraging listeners to maintain childlike wonder and kindness.
• The unique legal device—the post office "endorsing" Kris as Santa with mail delivery—remains one of the story’s cleverest and most beloved twists.
• Edmund Gwynn’s performance as Kris is especially highlighted for its “warmth and conviction,” making the audience (both then and now) yearn to believe in miracles.

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Recommended For:
Anyone seeking a classic, uplifting story that celebrates belief, kindness, and the magic of the holiday season.

Transcript

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[Announcer]

Lux Presents Hollywood. Lever Brothers Co. The makers of Lux Flakes bring you the Lux Radio theater. Starring Maureen O', Hara, John Payne and Edmund Gwynn in Miracle on 34th Street. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer, Mr. William Ke.

[Narrator]

Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. Our Christmas present to you is the new Christmas classic of our time, Miracle on 34th Street. It's wrapped in a gay covering of laughter, tied with a bright ribbon of good humor and decorated with the three sparkling stars of the 20th Century Fox picture. Marino, Hara, John Payne and. And Edmund. Gwen. This is a wonderful story for the whole family. And perhaps some families may be gathered around a Christmas tree as they listen. Others will be putting up this happy sign of the season in a few days with lights and ornaments and the shining snow that can be made with Lux flakes. Later, we'll tell you how to do this trick with Lux. But right now it's curtain time for the play that proves there's a Santa clause Miracle on 34th Street. Starring Maureen O' Hara as Doris, John Payne as Fred and Edmund Gwynn in his Academy Award winning performance as Kris Kingle. It's Thanksgiving Day in New York City. On a Broad Avenue adjoining Central park, an annual event is being joyfully awaited. The Spectac Parade presented by Macy's department store to herald in the Christmas season. Away from the crowd are two of Macy's public relations experts.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

He's simply wonderful, Mrs. Walker. Just look at him on that float. The most realistic Santa Claus we've ever had. Why, he didn't even need any padding, did he?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Padding?

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Why? Didn't you notice his tummy? So round, so firm, so fully packed. Well, now that everything's under control, where on earth did you find him?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I. I don't know. I just turned around and there he was.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

And to think that the man whose place he took was intoxicated with a

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

breath that would knock over a reindeer.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Just think if Mr. Macy had seen him.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

What if Mr. Gimble had seen him. Competition between our stores is tough enough.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Well, the parade's starting. Let's stand at the curb.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Not I, Mr. Shellhammer. I'm going home to relax. Anyway, I can see it from there. I live just around the.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Oh, so you do. Well, I'll see you tomorrow, Mrs. Walker. And congratulations on finding the best Santa Claus in Macy's history.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Certainly is a wonderful parade, Susan. Just look at that clown. Gosh, what a giant.

[Susan Walker]

Giant? Mr. Gailey, there are no such things as giants.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, not now, mate.

[Susan Walker]

But in olden days there's really Mr. Gailey. And you a liar.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, what about the giant that Jack killed? You know, Jack and the Beanstalk.

[Susan Walker]

Everybody knows that's a fairy tale. And I agree with my mother. Fairy tales are silly.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Come in.

[Susan Walker]

Good afternoon.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I'm Susan's mother. My name said.

[Susan Walker]

Oh, hello, Mother. I'm watching the parade. Mr. Gailey invited me.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Hello, darling.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Susie's told me quite a lot about you, Mrs. Walker.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

She's told me quite a lot about you too. The man in the front department.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, this is this is all part of a plot. Mrs. Walker. I'm very fond of Susie, but I I also wanted to meet you.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

At least you're Frank.

[Susan Walker]

There goes Santa Claus.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, don't even mention the name.

[Susan Walker]

Why not, Mother?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, that Santa Claus, you see, is a last minute substitute.

[Susan Walker]

But why?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Remember the way the janitor was last New Year's?

[Susan Walker]

Oh, my. Tight as an owl.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I I see Susan doesn't believe in Santa Claus either.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

That's right. She never has.

[Susan Walker]

Well, that's the end of the parade. Mother, I've been thinking. It's Thanksgiving, and There are only two of us. Couldn't we invite Mr. Gailey?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, I oh, please don't bother. I'll I'll just have a sandwich or something.

[Susan Walker]

But we have such a big turkey. Please, Mother, Please.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well. Well, I did.

[Mortimer]

I asked her.

[Susan Walker]

All right, Mr. Gailey.

[Narrator]

Susie.

[Susan Walker]

Shh.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

You asked. Fine, Susan. Dinner's at 3. Mr. Gailey.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Hello, Mrs. Walker?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Yes, Mr. Schellhammer.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Your maid said you were at Thanksgiving dinner. But I I just had to tell you. Your Santa Claus was stupendous.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, thank you.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Mr. Macy himself wants him to be our toy department. Santa Claus?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, fine. Can you hire him?

[Mr. Sawyer]

I already have.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Oh, he's a born salesman. I just feel it.

[Susan Walker]

Good.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

We'll talk about it in the morning. Thanks for calling, Mr. Schellhammer.

[Alfred]

Here he is, Mr. Shellhammer. Here's Santa Claus.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Oh, thank you, Alfred. Thank you. Good morning, Santa Claus.

[Judge Harper]

Good Morning.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Now, before you go to the toy department, here's a list of toys that we have to push. You know, things were overstocked on. Now, you'll find that a great many children will be undecided as to what they want for Christmas. And when that happens, you immediately suggest one of these items. Do you understand?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

I certainly do.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Fine. That's fine.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Now, take the list.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

And Alfred here will show you to your throne in the toy department. And don't you forget, you're working for Macy's.

[Susan Walker]

Are you really Santa Claus?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Why, of course I am. What do you want for Christmas, little boy?

[Susan Walker]

I want a fire engine with a real hose in the squirts. Real wet water. And I won't do it in the house. I'll only do it in the backyard. I promise.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

And I promise you'll get your fire engine.

[Susan Walker]

You see, Mama? I told you he'd get me one.

[Mortimer]

That's fine. That's just dandy. You'll wait here, Mortimer. Mama wants to thank Santa Claus too.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Yes, madam.

[Mortimer]

Say, what's the matter with you?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

No, no, no. What's the trouble?

[Mortimer]

I told you before, didn't I? The kid wants a fire engine, but there isn't one to be had anywhere in town. Macy's ain't got any. Gimbles ain't got any Nobody's. My feet are killing me. And you say, okay, he gets the fire engine.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

But you can get those fire engines at Schoenfeld's on Lexington Avenue. Only $4.50. A wonderful bargain.

[Mortimer]

Schoenfeldt.

[Narrator]

Yes.

[Mortimer]

Hey, I. I don't get it.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, I follow the toy market very closely.

[Mortimer]

Macy's sending people to other stores?

[Narrator]

Yes.

[Mortimer]

Are you kidding?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

No. The one important thing is to make the children happy. Whether Macy's or somebody else sells the toy doesn't matter.

[Narrator]

Don't you feel that way?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Who, me?

[Mortimer]

Oh, yes, sure. Only I didn't know Macy's did. I don't get it. I just don't get it.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Who's next, please? Right this way to see Santa Claus. All right, little girl, you're next.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Of course, little girl. You want some roller skates? Well, you shall have them too.

[Susan Walker]

Mama. Mama, he's gonna bring me some roller skates.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

And he has some fine skates here at Macy's. Haven't you, Santa Claus?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, they're good skates, all right, but. But not quite good enough. Now, I left some really wonderful roller skates at Gimbels. I'm sure Gimbels have just what this good little girl wants.

[Mortimer]

Mr. Shellhammer? Are you Mr. Shellhammer?

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Gimbles. Gimbles. That's just what he did say.

[Mortimer]

Gimbles, the saleslady said I should speak to you.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Gimbels.

[Mortimer]

I just wanted to congratulate you and Macy's on this wonderful new stunt you're pulling.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Gimbals.

[Mortimer]

Imagine a big outfit like Macy's. Putting the spirit of Christmas ahead of the commercial.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Gimbels.

[Mortimer]

From now on, I'm gonna be a regular Macy customer.

[Susan Walker]

All right, Mortimer.

[Mortimer]

We're going.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Gimbles.

[Susan Walker]

And there's the toy department over there.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Mr. Gailey, you certainly know all about Macy's store, don't you, Susan?

[Susan Walker]

Well, that's because my mother works here. But I still think it's silly bringing me here to see Santa Claus.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, I just feel that when you've talked to him, you might call me Mr. Gailey.

[Susan Walker]

I'm certainly willing to try.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, well. What a fine young lady, eh? And what's your name, little girl?

[Susan Walker]

Susan Walker. What's yours?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Mine? Kris Kringle. I'm Santa Claus. Oh, you don't believe that, eh?

[Susan Walker]

Uh, you see, my mother's Mrs. Walker. But I must say you're the best looking Santa Claus I've ever seen.

[Mr. Macy]

Really?

[Susan Walker]

Your beard, for instance. It doesn't have one of those things that goes over your ears?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

That's because it's real. Just like I'm real is Santa Claus. Now, go ahead.

[Judge Harper]

Pull it.

[Susan Walker]

Oh, my. My goodness. It is real.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Yes.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Yeah.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

And now, what would you like me to bring you for Christmas?

[Susan Walker]

Nothing, thank you. Whatever I want, my mother will get. If it's sensible and doesn't cost too much.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

That's quite right, Susan.

[Susan Walker]

Oh, Hello, Mother.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Hello, Mr. Gayly.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Hello. The explanation for all this is very simple. Your maid's mother sprained her ankle. She had to go home. So she asked me to bring Susie down to you. And as long as we were here, I. I figured we might as well say hello to Santa Claus.

[Susan Walker]

He has real whiskers, Mother.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Susan, would you mind standing over there a minute?

[Susan Walker]

If you want me to.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I. I shouldn't have brought Susie to see Santa. Is that it?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Now you're making me feel completely heartless.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I'm sorry.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Don't you see? I tell Susan that Santa Claus is a myth. And you sure are a very convincing old man with real whiskers. Whom is she to believe?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Yeah, that's right, isn't it?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

When Susan was a baby, her father and I were divorced. And ever since then, I've protected my child by teaching her Realities. If you don't believe in fairy tales and fantasy, you can never be hurt or disillusioned.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

We were Talking about Susie, Mrs. Walker.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

And I must ask you to let me raise her as I see fit. All right, dear. The store's going to close soon. We'll run along to my office.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Alfred said you wanted to see me, Mrs. Walker.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh. Oh, yes. Come in. I, uh. I'd be grateful if you'll please tell Susan that you're not really Santa Claus. That there actually is no such person.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

But, Mrs. Walker, not only is there such a person, but here I am to prove it.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

No, no, no, no. You misunderstand. I. I want you to tell her the truth. Now, what's your real name?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Kris Kringle. And I always tell the truth. Susan, I'll bet you're in the first grade.

[Susan Walker]

Second grade.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I mean, your real name.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, that is my real name. My goodness. The second grade.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Very well. I have your employment card right here. I'll look it up on that.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

That's a very cute dress you have on, Susan.

[Susan Walker]

It's from Macy's. We get 10% off.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, so you always tell the truth, do you? Look at your employment card.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Name? Kris Kringle. Address? Brooks Memorial Home, Great Neck, Long Island. You may call the home if you'd care to confirm that, Mrs. Walker. It's a home for elderly gentlemen.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Would you also like me to confirm this?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

What's that?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Date of birth. As old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth. Place of birth? North Pole. Now, really?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Why, I believe you doubt me, Mrs. Walker.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

And this tops everything. Next of kin?

[Nurse]

Oh, that.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen. I'm sorry to have to do this, Mr. Kringle, but the. The Santa Claus that we had two years ago is back in town, and I feel that we owe it to him. To what?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Have I done something wr.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

No, no, no. It's just that we feel. Oh, excuse me. Hello?

[Mr. Shellhammer]

This is Mr. Shellhammer. Mrs. Walker. Drop whatever you're doing. Mr. Macy wants to see us immediately.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, I'll be right up. I'm afraid I'll have to be very abrupt with you. I have to see Mr. Macy. You'll be paid for the full week, Mr. Kringle, and I'll send your check to that address.

[Mr. Macy]

Oh, come right in, Mrs. Walker. Mr. Shellhammer.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Thank you, Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Macy]

Now, about this new policy you two initiated. Oh, Macy's Santa Claus. Sending customers to Gimbels.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

But I can explain everything, Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Macy]

You don't have to explain a thing. Just look at my desk. 42 telegrams and over 500 phone calls. Grateful parents expressing undying gratitude to Macy's department store.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Why, you don't say.

[Mr. Macy]

From now on, not only will our Santa Claus continue in this manner, but every salesperson in the entire store.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

You mean that if we haven't got what the customer asks for, we're to.

[Mr. Macy]

We're to send him where he can get it? No high pressuring and forcing a customer to take something he doesn't really want.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I think that's wonderful, Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Macy]

Why, we'll be known as the helpful store, the friendly store. The store that places public service ahead of profits. And consequently, we will make more profits than ever. As for you, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Schellhammer, you find a more practical expression of my gratitude in your Christmas envelope.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Oh, thank you, thank you.

[Mr. Macy]

And tell that wonderful Santa Claus I won't forget him either. As a matter of fact, I'll tell him myself in the morning.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Yes, indeed, Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Macy]

Good night. Good night.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Good night, Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

And thank you again, sir. Oh, imagine.

[Narrator]

A bonus.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Yes. Well, what's the matter with you, Mr. Shellhammer? I just fired him.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Who?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Santa Claus.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Oh, no. No, no, no, no, you couldn't have.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

But I did. He's crazy, Mr. Schellhammer. He really thinks he is Santa Claus.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

I don't care if he thinks he. He's the Easter Bunny. Find him.

[Announcer]

Act 2 of Miracle on 34th street will continue in a moment.

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[Announcer]

Well, Libby, have you given Santa your Christmas list?

[Libby Collins]

Yes, indeed, John. And number one on my list is a pair of Chinese pajamas with a three quarter Coat and little upstanding collar. Just like the ones Mata Torren wears in Rogue's Regiment.

[Announcer]

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[Libby Collins]

Well, I'm sure Dick Powell or Stephen McNally could give them a good description. They found Marta very glamorous in this modern story of the French Foreign Legion.

[Announcer]

And what a villain Vincent Price is in Rogue's Regiment. I was on the edge of my seat through the whole picture. And you talk about a pair of pajamas.

[Libby Collins]

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[Announcer]

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[Libby Collins]

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[Announcer]

Here's our producer, Mr. William Keeley.

[Narrator]

Act two of Miracle on 34th Street. Starring Marina O' Hara as Doris, John Payne as Fred and Edmund. Gwen as Kris Kringle. It was a frantic few hours that Doris spent last night. Rushing out to the Brooks Memorial Home in Long Island. And assuring Kris Kringle that Macy's wanted him back as Santa Claus. Now Kris is again presiding over the crowded toy department. While in her office. Doris and Mr. Shelhammer.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Don't you understand, Mr. Shellhammer. That old man with the nice white whiskers insists that he is Santa Claus. He's out of his mind. What if he should have a fit or something? Oh, no. I've got to tell Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Yes, but maybe he's only a little crazy. Anyway, you can't be sure until he's examined. We'll send him to Mr. Sawyer. Sawyer in Personnel? He's paid to examine employees, isn't he? And now, by the way, what do you think of this?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

What is it?

[Mr. Shellhammer]

A full page ad Macy's is running in tomorrow's newspapers.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Macy's is running it? But it's all about the Other stores. Gimbals and Saks.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

I know, I know. Mr. Macy's idea to help our customers find what they want. It's revolting, isn't it?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

That Santa Claus certainly has started something. Oh, well, I'll get a hold of him in his lunch hour and send him up to Mr. Sawyer.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

So I changed my clothes, Mr. Sawyer, and came right up.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Oh, well, then that's your own beard, huh?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, yes, yes.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Interesting complex in back of that. Why do you carry a cane?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Almost carry a cane, Mr. Sawyer. Well, that is when I wear street clothes. I carved this cane out of a runner from one of my old sleighs.

[Mr. Sawyer]

What's that?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

What's that with a fine, solid silver top?

[Mr. Sawyer]

Who was the first president of the United States?

[Helena Sorrell]

Oh.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, give me a difficult one like who was vice president under James Monroe?

[Mr. Sawyer]

I'm conducting this examination.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

The answer is Daniel D. Tompkins. Oh, you're. You're a rather nervous man, aren't you, Mr. Sawyer? Tell me, do you. Do you get enough sleep?

[Mr. Sawyer]

My personal habits are no concern of yours. Now, what hand am I holding up?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Right hand.

[Mr. Sawyer]

How many fingers do you see?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Three. Oh, dear. Oh, dear. You bite your nails too.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Stand up.

[Alfred]

Now.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Feet together. Arms extended.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Muscular coordination test. I've taken dozens of of these tests, Mr. Sawyer. Are you happy at home?

[Susan Walker]

What?

[Mr. Sawyer]

That will be all, Mr. Kringle. The examination is over.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Thank you.

[Mr. Sawyer]

And it may interest you to know I've been happily married for 22 years. Very happily married.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Delighted to hear it. Goodbye, Mr. Sawyer.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Miss Prawn.

[Susan Walker]

Yes, sir?

[Mr. Sawyer]

Get Mrs. Walker on the phone.

[Helena Sorrell]

Yes, sir.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

But your wife, Mr. Sawyer. She's called four times already.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Now, you tell my big, fat wife to shut up and mind her own business.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Here's Mrs. Walker, sir.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

All right.

[Nurse]

Hello.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, I was just going to call you, Mr. Sawyer.

[Nurse]

No.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

There's a Dr. Pierce stopping by this

[Mr. Sawyer]

afternoon at 3. Who's Dr. Pierce?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

He's the physician at the Brooks home. I thought we might discuss Mr. Kringle's case with him.

[Mr. Sawyer]

There's hardly any point in discussing it, Mrs. Walker. Obviously, the old man should be discharged. So Dr. Pierce Kringle should be dismissed immediately and sent to a mental institution.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Now, just a minute, Mr. Sawyer.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Ah, he's deluded. Saying that he's Santa Claus.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

It's a delusion for good, I found. He only wants to be friendly and helpful.

[Mr. Sawyer]

His whole manner suggests aggressiveness. Look at the way he carries that cane, Mrs. Walker. Naturally, I can't discharge that loony. So when he exhibits his maniacal tendencies. Please realize the responsibilities completely off.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, I'm right back where I started.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Mrs. Walker, I assure you Kris Kringle has no maniacal tendencies.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

But if there's the slightest possibility of his causing any trouble.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

What trouble?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

All that needs happen is a policeman. Ask his name. Kris Kringle. Clang, clang. And Macy. Santa Claus lands up in the psychopathic ward.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, you can prevent that very simply. There must be someone here at the store who could rent him a room. Then they could both come to work together. I'd just as soon he avoided that long train ride to Long island anyway.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

You mean, sort of take custody of him?

[Nurse]

Mm.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Do you think that Mr. Kringle would agree to that?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I'm sure he'll agree.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, in. In that case. Now, let me see. Who do I know who could rent him a.

[Susan Walker]

I'm glad you're going to have dinner with us, Mr. Kringle.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, thank you, Susan.

[Susan Walker]

I'm also very glad you're going to live next door with Mr. Gailey.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, why?

[Susan Walker]

Because you're nice to talk to.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, I say, what a fine young man that Mr. Gailey is, eh? Just think. Allowing me to share his apartment, a mere stranger.

[Susan Walker]

He did it because Mother hinted to him.

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Oh.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, anyway, I'm very grateful.

[Susan Walker]

Shall I tell you what I did in school today?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

By all means. Any games?

[Susan Walker]

Yes, and a very silly game too. They played zoo. And each child was supposed to be an animal.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

But, Susan, they were just pretending.

[Susan Walker]

But that's what makes the game so silly.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, well, of course, in order to play games, you need imagination.

[Susan Walker]

Oh, that's when you see things, but they're not really there, huh?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Yes, yes. But you know, to me, imagination is a place all by itself. Now, you've heard of the French nation and the British nation.

[Susan Walker]

Yes.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, this is the imagination. A very interesting place too. Now, how would you like to be able to make snowballs in summertime, eh?

[Susan Walker]

What?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Or be the Statue of Liberty in the morning. And in the afternoon, fly south with a flock of geese?

[Susan Walker]

Well, I'm quite sure I'd like it, but.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, it's very simple. Very well. Anyway, look here. The next time they play zoo, you can be a monkey.

[Susan Walker]

But I don't know how to be a monkey.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Don't you? Oh, I'll show you. Now, first you bend over a little like this, see? Now, let your arms hang loose.

[Alfred]

See?

[Susan Walker]

Like this?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Yes, that's fine. Fine. Now, put your hand over here and start scratching. See? That's it.

[Judge Harper]

That's it.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

That's Excellent, Susan. That's as fine a bit of scratching as I've ever seen. Yeah. Now, now you start chattering.

[Susan Walker]

Chattering?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Yes. Now listen, see? And keep scratching. Now then, look here. We'll do it together, see? Chatter and scratch and scratch and chatter, see? That's fine, Susan. Fine. You're doing beautifully. Beautifully.

[Toyota Commercial Narrator]

Yes.

[Susan Walker]

Good.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Susan. Susan, are you still awake?

[Susan Walker]

Uh huh.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

I've just come in to say goodnight, Susan, that's all. Now, look here, about Christmas. There must be something you'd like for Christmas.

[Susan Walker]

Well, I've certainly thought about something, Mr. Kringle. You have?

[The Zebra Insurance Narrator]

What is it?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Eh? Tell me.

[Susan Walker]

It's right here on the night table.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

See?

[Susan Walker]

I tore this page out of a magazine. It's a picture of a house.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, that's what you want, is it? A doll's house? Colonial architecture.

[Susan Walker]

Oh, not a doll's house. A real house.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

A real house?

[Susan Walker]

Yes. And if you're really Santa Claus, you can get it for me.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Now, now, now, wait a minute, Susie. What could you possibly do with a big house?

[Susan Walker]

Live in it with my mother. And a backyard with a big tree to put a swing on. And a garden and a. Oh, well, why even discuss it?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Susie. Susie, could I. Could I keep this picture just. Just in case?

[Susan Walker]

I guess so.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Thank you.

[Mr. Sawyer]

There.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Thank you. Well, Mr. Gayley's waiting for me. Good night, monkey.

[Susan Walker]

Good night, Mr. Kringle.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Take whichever bed you want, Mr. Kringle.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

You're very kind, really. Tell me, Mr. Gailey, what is it you just do for a living? Huh?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Oh, I'm a lawyer. Haslip. Haslip, Sherman and Mackenzie.

[Narrator]

Oh.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

And you, you like living here in the city?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, it's convenient. But someday I'd like to get a place on Long Island.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Huh?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Not a big house. Just one of those junior partner deals around Manhasset.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, one of those little colonial houses. It. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

A little colonial house would be swell.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Good, good. Yes, You're. You're quite fond of Mrs. Walker, aren't you?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

A lot of good it does me. She lives in a cast iron shell that's just a little difficult to penetrate.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, well, you must try a little harder, Mr. Gailey. You know, Mrs. Walker and that child are a couple of lost souls and it's up to us to help them. No. Yeah, she. Oh, well, shall I turn out the light?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

No, no, no. I'm not gonna be cheated out of this. You know, all my life I've wondered about it, and now I'm going to find out. Tell me, does Santa Claus sleep with his Whiskers. Outside or inside the cupboards?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, outside, of course. Outside, by all means. The cold air makes them grow.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Oh, thank you very much.

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[Mr. Macy]

Oh, come in, Mrs. Walker. Come in.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Thank you. Mr. Macy. I've just heard something very exciting.

[Mr. Macy]

You have? Well, let me tell you something very exciting. Our policy of being kind to customers has tripled our sales. Now, what do you think of that?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

That's wonderful, Mr. Macy. And Gimbels thinks it's wonderful, too.

[Mr. Macy]

Gimbels?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Gimbels are adopting the same policy.

[Mr. Macy]

Well, is that so?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

And it gives me an idea. As long as Gimbels are doing the same thing, why not some pictures for the newspapers?

[Mr. Macy]

Pictures?

[Susan Walker]

Yes.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

You and Mr. Gimble shaking hands.

[Mr. Macy]

Shaking hands. R.H. macy and. And Gimble.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, well, yes, yes, yes.

[Mr. Macy]

Why not with Santa Claus? It's a great idea, Mrs. Walker. Macy and Gimble, shaking hands. That's enough picture, Jennifer. Gentlemen, thank you. Thank you very much. Well, Mr. Gimble.

[Judge Harper]

Come on, R.H. now we'll go over to my store.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

And get some really good pictures.

[Mr. Macy]

Oh, just a minute. I have something here for Santa Claus. Here you are, Mr. Kringle. A check in appreciation of all you've done, Mr. Macy.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Why, that's most kind of you.

[Judge Harper]

I didn't think you were that generous. RH that's quite a check. What are you gonna do with it, Mr. Kringle?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, I have a friend, a Dr. Pierce. He needs a new X ray machine.

[Mr. Macy]

You buy the machine through the store. 10% discount.

[Announcer]

Nonsense.

[Judge Harper]

Come over to Gimbel's.

[Mr. Macy]

We'll finish it at cost.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Keep it up, gentlemen.

[Judge Harper]

Keep it up.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

At this rate, my friend will have a whole new hospital.

[Alfred]

How did the pictures turn out, Mr. Kringle?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, fine, Alfred, fine. How about a game of checkers during lunch, eh?

[Alfred]

Oh, not today, Chris. I. I don't feel so good.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh. What's the matter, Alfred?

[Alfred]

Oh, nothing much. You remember I was telling you how I like to play Santa Claus over at the Y And give out packages to the kids?

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[Alfred]

Well, I was telling Mr. Sawyer about it. And he says that's very bad. That psychologically, it's all wrong. Wrong?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

To be nice to children?

[Alfred]

Well, he says guys who play Santa Claus do it because when they was young, they must have done something bad. Now they do something they think is good to make up for. See, it's what he calls a guilt complex.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Alfred. What else has he found wrong with you?

[Alfred]

Nothing much. Just that I hate my father. I didn't know it, but he says I do.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Excuse me.

[Alfred]

Hey, ain't you gonna have lunch later?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Right now I have an appointment with Mr. Sawyer.

[Mr. Sawyer]

What do you mean, breaking into my office like this?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Are you a licensed psychiatrist?

[Mr. Sawyer]

What business is it of yours?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

I have great respect for psychiatry. And great contempt for meddling amateurs who go around practicing it.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Oh, shut up.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

You ought to be horsewhipped. Taking a boy like Alfred and filling him up with complexes and phobias.

[Mr. Sawyer]

I think I'm better equipped to judge that than you.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Just because Alfred wants to be kind to children, you tell him he has a guilt complex.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Yes, having the same delusion you couldn't possibly understand. And don't you wave that cane at me.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Either you stop analyzing, Alfred, Or I'll go straight to Mr. Macy and tell him what a concern. Contemptible fraud you are.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Get out of here. Get out of here before I have you thrown out.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

There's only one way to handle a man like you. Maybe this'll knock some sense into you.

[Susan Walker]

Oh.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh.

[Mr. Shellhammer]

Help.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Oh, my head.

[Mr. Macy]

My head.

[Nurse]

Oh.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Good day, Mr. Sawyer.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Ms. Prawn, get me the police. Get me Mrs. Walker. Get me the psychopathic ward in Bellevue Hospital.

[Mortimer]

You can see Mr. Kringle now, miss.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Mr. Gailey.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Thank you, nurse. Hello, Chris.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Hello, Fred.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Chris, I've been speaking to the doctors. They said they've given you some tests.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, yes. Same old tests.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Except this time you failed to pass them. Chris. You deliberately failed. Why?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Why? Well, because I had great hopes, Fred. I had a feeling Mrs. Walker was beginning to believe in me.

[Libby Collins]

And now.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Now I discover she was only humoring me all the time.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

But this wasn't Doris's idea at all. Mr. Sawyer had you sent up here before she even knew about it.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

But why? Why didn't she come to me and explain things?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Because she didn't want to hurt you.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, well, it's not just Mrs. Walker.

[Susan Walker]

It's.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Now, take Mr. Sawyer. He's contemptible, dishonest, deceitful. Yet he's out there, and I'm in here. Well, if that's normal, I don't want it.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

But you can't just think of yourself, Chris. What happens to you matters to a lot of other people. People like me who believe in what you stand for. And people like. Well, like Susie, who are just beginning to. Chris, you're letting us down.

[Nurse]

I.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, Fred, maybe you're right. I. Of course you're right. I ought to be ashamed of myself. Let's get out of here.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Now, wait a minute. You flunked your mental examination but good.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, yes, so I did. Well, anyway, you're a lawyer. You fix it.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Hey, look, I can't just.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Now, I won't let you down, and you won't let me down.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Chris, now, take it easy. Look, there'll have to be a hearing. If you're going to be committed, it has to be before a judge. Well, if I can do anything at all, it'll have to be in courtroom. Now, sit tight, Chris. I'll get an idea. I have to get an idea.

[Mr. Sawyer]

You sent for me, Mr. Macy?

[Mr. Macy]

I certainly did, Mr. Sawyer. I brought my family to the toy department to see our Santa Claus. And our Santa Claus isn't there. He's in Bellevue.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Yes, Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Macy]

Because he's a lunatic.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Yes, sir, a lunatic.

[Mr. Macy]

Lunatic, my foot. Now, you listen to me, Sawyer. You get that case dropped right away. Or you'll have another lump to match the one he gave you.

[Mr. Sawyer]

But it's out of my hands. Mr. Kringle goes to court in the morning.

[Mr. Macy]

Well, just see that he's back in the toy department by Afternoon. Now get out of here.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Oh, Mr. Gailey. Mr. Gailey.

[Mr. Macy]

Yes.

[Mr. Sawyer]

I've been looking all over for you. I'm Mr. Sawyer.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Oh, so you're Sawyer.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Yes.

[Mr. Sawyer]

I. I was just speaking to the court clerk, and he said you represent Mr. Kringle. Well, I represent Mr. Macy.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, then I'll see you in court.

[Mr. Sawyer]

No, no. That's what I wanted to speak to you about. Now, Mr. Macy would like to drop the whole case right now. You see, we're most anxious to avoid any publicity.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

No publicity? Well, that's very interesting.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Oh, then you'll cooperate?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

You know something, Sawyer? You've just given me the idea I've been searching for.

[Mr. Macy]

Oh, good.

[Judge Harper]

Good.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

If I'm gonna win this case, I'm going to have to have public opinion, and plenty of it. And publicity's just the way to do it. Thanks, and so long, Mr. Sar.

[Mr. Sawyer]

Mr. Gailey. But, Mr. Gailey,

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Look at these newspapers. Chris here. Evening Dispatch. Doctors doubt sanity of Santa who launched goodwill campaign. Oh, my Daily Bulletin. Macy's Santa Claus to have lunacy hearing.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

What's this one?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

The New York Express.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Is Kris Kringle crazy court case coming. Kiddies cry calamity.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

You've driven the United nations clear back to page five. Well, get a good night's sleep, Chris. We go before Judge Harper at 10 tomorrow morning.

[Announcer]

We pause now for station identification. This is cbs, the Columbia Broadcasting System. Our stars will return with Act 3 of Miracle on 34th Street. In a moment, when a new player signs a contract with 20th Century Fox. She soon gets well acquainted with Miss Helena Sorrell, head dramatic coach. Helena, do you like to watch your pupils perform in the picture?

[Helena Sorrell]

Oh, of course, John. Because I take a personal interest in them. I'm especially proud of Betty Grable and her new picture, When My Baby Smiles At Me.

[Announcer]

Betty's become a really fine dramatic actress.

[Helena Sorrell]

She certainly has.

[Announcer]

She and Dan Daly are magnificent as a couple of vaudeville hoofers.

[Helena Sorrell]

Betty's costumes in When My Baby Smiles At Me gave me a thrill. And I was amazed how many things the wardrobe department washed with luxe flakes. It reminded me of my theatrical days when I was on the road and lived in a couple of trunks.

[Announcer]

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[Helena Sorrell]

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[Announcer]

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[Announcer]

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[Helena Sorrell]

That's a good tip for girls who get nice blouses and sweaters for Christmas.

[Announcer]

Right you are. And thank you for coming tonight, Helena Serrell. We return you now to William Keeley.

[Narrator]

The curtain rises on the third act of Miracle on 34th Street. Starring Maureen O' Hara as Doris, John Payne as Fred and Edmund Gwynn as Chris

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[Narrator]

For a few weeks, a jolly elderly gentleman named Kris Kringle has been working minor miracles as Macy's Santa Claus. But now his sanity has been seriously questioned. And in a crowded courtroom, Judge Harper listens patiently as the assistant district attorney summons Chris to the witness stand.

[Judge Harper]

Now, this is not a trial, Mr. Kringle. It's just a hearing. So you don't have to answer any questions. Now then, where do you live? Please.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, it seems to me that's what this hearing will decide, won't it?

[Judge Harper]

Mr. Kringle, do you believe that you are Santa Claus?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Of course I do.

[Judge Harper]

That's all, you, Honor. The state rests its case. Well, Mr. Gayley?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Your Honor, Mr. Mara contends my client is not sane because he believes he is Santa Claus.

[Judge Harper]

An entirely logical conclusion. Anyone who thinks he's Santa Claus is crazy.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Your Honor, you believe yourself to be Judge Harper, yet no one questions your sanity because you are Judge harper. Do they?

[Judge Harper]

Mr. Kringle is the subject of this sanity hearing.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Not I well, you, Honor, I intend to prove that Mr. Kringle is Santa Claus.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Mr. Mayor, I thought you said this

[Mr. Sawyer]

was a cut and dried sanity hearing.

[Judge Harper]

I thought it was. Your Honor, in view of Mr. Gailey's statement, I'll have to review the entire background of this case. Courts adjourned until tomorrow morning.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Hello, Doris. I'm sorry I'm late. But get ready. We're really gonna celebrate tonight.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

What are we celebrating?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, didn't you read the papers? Santa's Mouthpiece Throws Bombshell on New York Supreme Court.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, Fred, you're not really serious about this. You can't possibly prove that Kris Kringle is Santa Claus.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, you saw Mr. Macy and Mr. Gimble shake hands. That wasn't possible either.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

What does your firm have to say about it? Hayslip and MacKenzie and the rest of them.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

That I've jeopardized their prestige? Neither I drop this impossible case or they'll drop me.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

You see?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

So I beat em to it. I quit.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Fred, you threw away a career because of a sentimental whim.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I'll open my own office.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

And what kind of clients will you get?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Oh, probably a lot of people like Chris who are being pushed around. That's the only fun in law anyway. Doris, look, don't you have any faith in me at all?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, it's not a question of faith. It's just common sense.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

But faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to. It's not just Chris that's on trial. It's everything he stands for. Human kindness and love and dignity.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, Fred, listen. We've seen a lot of each other the last couple of weeks.

[Libby Collins]

I.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, I've become fond of you. We've talked about some wonderful plans, haven't we? And then you do this. Go on an idealistic binge. Throw away your security and expect me to be happy about it.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

And I expect too much, is that it? Well, that's then, I guess. Good night, Doris.

[Nurse]

Hello.

[Judge Harper]

Yes, there's Mr. Merrill. Well, can't it wait till tomorrow? I'm eating din. Who's been subpoenaed? Well, how do you think I feel about it? I'll see you tomorrow.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Who's that, dear?

[Judge Harper]

R.H. macy's been subpoenaed.

[Susan Walker]

Oh, my.

[Judge Harper]

Those reporters. They make me look like a sadistic monster. Who likes nothing better than to drown pussycats and tear wings off butterflies.

[Libby Collins]

Quiet, dear.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Tommy's still awake.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Oh.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, yeah.

[Libby Collins]

Hit it.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

It'd just break his heart if he

[Libby Collins]

knew what his daddy is doing.

[Judge Harper]

I'm doing my Job as assistant district attorney.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, I'm not so sure, but that I agree with them. Mr. Kringle looks like a very nice old man. And I don't see why you have to keep persecuting him.

[Judge Harper]

I'm not persecuting him. I'm prosecuting him. I like the old man, too, but there's nothing I can do about it.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

You know something, Thomas? Sometimes I wish I'd married a butcher or a plumber.

[Judge Harper]

Well, if I lose this case, it's very possible you'll get your wish. R.H. macy. I wonder what he's gonna pull tomorrow. Proceed to the witness, Mr. Gailey.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Now then, Mr. Macy, if you recognize the defendant. Please tell us who he is.

[Mr. Macy]

Why, Kris Kringle, of course.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Do you believe him to be of sound mind?

[Mr. Macy]

Sound mind? I wish I had a dozen like him.

[Judge Harper]

Mr. Macy, you are under oath. Do you believe that man is Santa Claus?

[Mr. Macy]

Well, now, that's a rather delicate. Just think of those headlines tomorrow.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Macy admits His Santa Claus is Fraud.

[Mr. Macy]

You keep out of this, Gimble.

[Judge Harper]

What did you say?

[Mr. Macy]

Oh, nothing, Mr. Barlow. Nothing.

[Judge Harper]

Well, I wish you would. Is that man Santa Claus?

[Mr. Macy]

Yes. In my opinion, he most certainly is.

[Judge Harper]

Your Honor, there is no such person as Santa Claus, and everybody knows.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Can you prove there isn't any?

[Announcer]

I won't even try.

[Judge Harper]

I'll not waste the court's time with such childish nonsense. Your Honor, the prosecution requests an immediate ruling from this court. Is there or is there not a Santa Claus? Well, now, I. The court will take a short recess

[Mr. Sawyer]

to consider the question.

[Nurse]

Hello, Henry.

[Judge Harper]

Why, Charlie, what are you doing here?

[Nurse]

Can't an old friend visit you in your chambers? And if you ask me, you never needed a friend like you do now.

[Judge Harper]

This Kringle case. Well, I certainly don't see what they're making such a fuss about.

[Nurse]

Henry, that Santa Claus you've got out there on trial for lunacy. This case is dynamite. And you're coming up for re election soon.

[Judge Harper]

Charlie, you know what happened last night. Martha brought the grandchildren over.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

They.

[Judge Harper]

They wouldn't kiss Grandpa. They wouldn't even talk to me.

[Nurse]

Well, you see what I mean? If you rule there is no Santa Claus. You better start looking for that chicken farm right now.

[Judge Harper]

I'm a responsible judge. How can I seriously rule that there is a Santa Claus?

[Nurse]

Because of what happens if you don't. The kids read about it, and they don't hang up their stocks. Now, what happens to all the toys that are supposed to be in those stockings? Nobody buys them. The toy manufacturers have to Lay off employees. By now you've got the AFL and the CIO against you. Yes, and they're gonna say it with votes, see? Oh, and the department stores are gonna love you too. Yes, sir. Henry. And what about the Salvation Army? They got a Santa Claus on every street corner. They take in a lot of money

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

to help the poor.

[Nurse]

But go ahead, Henry. You go in there and rule there isn't any Santa Claus. But if you do, you can count on getting just two votes.

[Judge Harper]

Your own.

[Nurse]

And that district attorney's out there.

[Judge Harper]

One vote, Charlie.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

He.

[Judge Harper]

He's a Republican. Oh, well, let's get this over. The question of Santa Claus Seems to be largely a matter of opinion. The tradition of American justice. Demands a broad and unprejudiced view. Of such a controversial matter. But, Your Honor, this court therefore intends to keep its mind open. We shall ask for evidence on either side. But the burden of proof clearly rests with my opponent. Can he produce any evidence to support his view?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

If, you, Honor, please, I can. Will Thomas Mara please take the stand?

[Judge Harper]

Who, me?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

No, Thomas Mara, Jr. I believe he and his mother are both in court today.

[Susan Walker]

Hi, Papa.

[Judge Harper]

Hi.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Tommy, do you believe in Santa Claus?

[Susan Walker]

I sure do. Gosh, he gave me a brand new sled last year.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Now, what does Santa Claus look like? Tommy?

[Susan Walker]

Well, there he is, sitting right over there.

[Judge Harper]

Your Honor, I protest. Overruled.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Tell me, Tommy, why are you so sure there's a Santa Claus?

[Susan Walker]

Because my papa told me so. Didn't you, Pa?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Thank you, Tommy. You can go back to your mother now.

[Susan Walker]

See you later, Papa.

[Judge Harper]

You certainly will. Your Honor.

[Susan Walker]

Don't forget, Santa Claus this year. I want a football helmet.

[Judge Harper]

Don't worry, Tommy.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

You will get it.

[Judge Harper]

Mr. Kringle, if you don't mind.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

I'm sorry, sir.

[Judge Harper]

Your Honor, the state of New York concedes the existence of a Santa Claus. But in so conceding, we demand that Mr. Gailey stop representing. And presenting personal opinion as evidence. I insist he submit authoritative proof. That Mr. Kringle here. Is the one and only Santa Claus. Well, Mr. Gailey, are you prepared to show. That Mr. Kringle is Santa Claus. On the basis of unprejudiced authority?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Well, sir. No, not now. I. I need a little time.

[Judge Harper]

Why not now?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Tomorrow, you, Honor.

[Judge Harper]

Very well. Courts adjourn till tomorrow morning.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, brother.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Now, come, Susan, dear. Finish your supper.

[Susan Walker]

But I can't, Mother. All those things they're saying in the newspapers about Mr. Kringle and Mr. Gailey.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

They're having this trial because he says he's Santa Claus, he's so.

[Susan Walker]

He's so kind and nice and jolly. He's not like anyone else I know. He must be Santa.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

You know something? I think perhaps you're right.

[Susan Walker]

Is Mr. Kringle sad now, Mother?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I'm afraid he must be.

[Susan Walker]

Then I'll write him a letter. Maybe that'll make him feel better. I'll cheer him up.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, postman. Postman.

[Alfred]

Yeah?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Lady, Would you mind taking this letter?

[Judge Harper]

Oh, sure, lady. We're going straight down to the post office now. Okay, Louie, take it away. Well, what do you know, Louie? Another letter for Santi Claus. Hey, here's a new one. Instead of the North Pole, this kid's got it addressed to Kris Kringle, New York County Courthouse. Well, the kid's right, huh? Oh, yeah, sure. They got him on trial down there. He claims he's Santa Claus. And the DA Claims he's nuts.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Hey, hey, I got an idea. How many Santa Claus letters we got

[Judge Harper]

down there in a dead letter office? Who knows? Must be 50,000 bags and bags all over the joint. And I. You mean what, Frankie?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Why not? Wouldn't it be nice to get rid of them all? Wouldn't it?

[Judge Harper]

Boy, oh, boy. Look, Louie, soon as we get to the post office, we go and see the supervisor. You know something? I bet we both get promoted. And since the defense has been unable to submit one shred of proof that Kris Kringle is the one and only Santa Claus. And since tonight is Christmas Eve, I ask your Honor, that this hearing be terminated without further delay.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I protest. I do have evidence.

[Judge Harper]

Five minutes ago, you said you didn't.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

During Mr. Mara's oration, the bailiff handed my client the evidence I refer to.

[Judge Harper]

What evidence?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

This letter, you, honor.

[Judge Harper]

Yes, Mr. Kringle.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

It's from Susan Walker. She believes in me. Oh, this letter means more to me than anything in the world.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

That letter, you, Honor, was delivered by the United States Post Office, an official agency of the federal government. The post office department was one of the largest business concerns in the world. Last year it did. A gross volume of over $1 billion this year.

[Judge Harper]

Now, your Honor, I'm sure we're all gratified that the post office is getting along so well. But what bearing has it on the sanity of that man?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

My point is that the post office department is a model of efficiency. Furthermore, the laws of this country make it a criminal offense to willfully misdirect mail or intentionally deliver it to the wrong party.

[Judge Harper]

The state of New York is second to none in his admiration of the post office. Department. We're very happy to concede. Mr. Galis.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Uh, for the record, Mr.

[Judge Harper]

Marrow, for the record, Anything to get on with this case.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Thank you, your honor. That letter just received by Mr. Kringle is positive proof that a copy.

[Judge Harper]

That letter is hardly positive proof.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I have further exhibits, your honor, but I. I hesitate to produce them.

[Judge Harper]

Come, come, Mr. Gailey. Put them here on my desk.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

But, your honor.

[Judge Harper]

I said put them on my desk.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

All right, boys, bring them in.

[Judge Harper]

Your honor. What. What is this?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Empty those mail sacks on judge Harper's desk.

[Judge Harper]

Yeah, well. Yeah, well, but.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Bring them all in or be fined for contempt of court.

[Judge Harper]

Now, now, just a second here.

[Alfred]

We'll do it, your honor, through rain, through sleet, through courtrooms. Anything we deliver.

[Judge Harper]

Mr. Gayly.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Your honor, every one of those letters and every one of those mail sacks is addressed to Santa Claus. The post office is to deliver them. Therefore, the post office department recognizes Kris Kringle to be the one and only Santa Claus.

[Judge Harper]

Since the United States government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed. And for heaven's sake, get this mail

[Mr. Macy]

out of my courtroom.

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[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

So as soon as I got out of court, I came straight to Macy's. To see you, Doris.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Oh, Chris, I'm so glad you won.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Ah, well, we're having a big Christmas party at the Brooks home tomorrow morning. I'd like so much to see you and see Susan there.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

We'll be there, Chris. Oh, Chris, couldn't you. Couldn't you come home now and have dinner with us?

[The Zebra Insurance Narrator]

Now?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Tonight? Me? My goodness, Doris, it's. It's Christmas Eve. Alfred. Alfred, look. Look who came all the way out here to the home just for our Christmas party.

[Alfred]

Chris, it's. It's Mr. Macy.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Mr. Gimble too. Oh, excuse me, Alfred. Mrs. Walker and Susan have to leave now, and I want to see them before they go, so forgive me, will you?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

But, Susie, darling, you got so many presents.

[Susan Walker]

Not the one I wanted. Not the one Mr. Kringle was gonna get for me.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, what was doesn't matter.

[Susan Walker]

I knew I wouldn't get it. But I thought he'd at least tell me. Why, Susie.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

I'm sorry, Susie. I tried my best.

[Susan Walker]

But you couldn't get it because you're not Santa Claus, Susan. Just a nice old man like Mother said.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

But I was wrong when I told you that you must believe in Mr. Kringle and keep right on doing it. You must have faith in him.

[Susan Walker]

But that doesn't make sense, Mother.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.

[Susan Walker]

What?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I mean, just because things don't turn out the way you want them to the first time. You've still got to believe in people. I found that.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Hello, Doris.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Fred.

[Susan Walker]

Mr. Gailey. Mr. Gailey.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Merry Christmas, Susie.

[Susan Walker]

Gosh, you just get here and we're ready to leave.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Oh, I've been here. And if you're ready to leave, I'll drive you home.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Before you go, here. Here's a map I've made for you. You'll miss a lot of traffic about. About four miles south, you will see Ashley Avenue. Now, that's the street you want. Ashley Avenue.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Thanks, Chris. And Merry Christmas.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Merry Christmas to you, Fred. And to you, my dear. And to you, susie.

[Susan Walker]

I believe Mr. Kringle. I do. Silly, I suppose, but I do.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I don't understand it, Fred. The map Chris gave definitely says Ashley Avenue. We've been on Ashley Avenue now for.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Stop the car.

[Susan Walker]

Oh, stop the car, please.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Susie. What is it, darling? What's the matter?

[Susan Walker]

There it is. The house. The house.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Susie, what in the world?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

She's running into that house.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

But at least there's no one home. It's brand new. It's just been built.

[Announcer]

Yeah.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

For sale. It's FOR sale.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

What on earth is that child up to?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Susie. Hey, Susie.

[Susan Walker]

Here I am. Upstairs, now.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Come right down. You know, you shouldn't run around in other people's houses. That's strange.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I'll say.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

No, no, I mean this house. I've seen this house somewhere. I know I have. Maybe in a magazine.

[Susan Walker]

Mother, it's our house. It's the one I asked him for. Mr. Kringle.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Mr. Kringle.

[Susan Walker]

I know. Oh, it is? Oh, you were right, Mommy. You were right, Susie. Mommy told me that if things didn't turn out just the way you wanted them at first, you still gotta believe. And I kept believing. And you were right. Mommy, Mr. Kringle is Santa Claus now.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Where are you going?

[Susan Walker]

In back to see if there's a swing. There is one. Oh, there is one.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

You told her that about believing?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Well, you told me. Fred.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

A sign outside for sale, huh? Well, we can't let her down, can we?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I never really doubted you. It was just my silly common sense.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Even makes sense to believe in me now. I must be a pretty good lawyer. I take a little old man and legally prove to the world that he's Santa Claus. Now, you know that couldn't be. Fred, what's the matter?

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

There, in the corner by the fireplace.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Oh, no. No,

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

it can't be. Couldn't.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

A cane. Chris's cane. There couldn't be two canes like this anywhere in the world.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Silver handle and all.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Hey, you know something? Maybe I didn't do such a wonderful thing in after all.

[Announcer]

Before our stars return for their Kirk and Calls, Libby Collins wants to tell you about the wonderful way to decorate your Christmas tree. As we promised at the opening of the show.

[Libby Collins]

You can give your tree that fresh from the woods look. By covering it with real looking snow you make yourself from a box of luxe flakes.

[Announcer]

So many people have asked for the luxe recipe for Christmas snow that we gave last week. We'll repeat it tonight. Listen carefully.

[Libby Collins]

Take a large box of luxe flakes. Gradually add 2 cups of lukewarm water and beat with an egg beater until it has the consistency of thick whipped cream. Then, with your fingers, spread the mixture over the branches of your tree. And that's all.

[Announcer]

This snowy covering dries quickly. It won't melt and lasts as long as the tree. Ask your dealer for a copy of this Christmas snow recipe.

[Libby Collins]

I don't know of any other decoration that caused so little, yet does so much for your tree. It looks lovely used just with tree lights. Or you can add your Usual ornaments, if you prefer.

[Announcer]

Try it on your mantel decorations and table arrangements, too. It gives them a very professional look

[Libby Collins]

and makes the whole house look more Christmassy. Now, I'll repeat that recipe. Take a large box of luxe flakes. Gradually add about two cups of lukewarm water and beat with an egg beater. While moist, spread the mixture along the branches. If you want extra glitter, shake on some shiny artificial snow before the mixture dries. Let the children help. They'll love doing it and love the snowy tree.

[Announcer]

Back now to our producer, William Keeley.

[Narrator]

Mr. Kringle's reindeer are waiting on the roof, but we've asked him to pause a moment before he leaves and come back to the footlights with Maureen o' Hara and John Payne. Ladies and gentlemen, it was a real thrill to everyone in Hollywood when Edmund Gwen topped his entire 53 years as an actor with his great performance as Kris Kringle.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Thank you. Thank you very much, Bill. Everyone connected with Miracle on 34th Street. From George Seton, the author director, to the prop man who they all believed in Santa Claus.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

How could we help it?

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I suppose you've got a strenuous time ahead, Chris. Covering the entire world in one night.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

John, if everyone believed in Santa Claus, peace would break out all over the world in 30 seconds.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

I hope you won't be too busy to stop at my house. I'll have my stockings hung up.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Oh, well, I'll stop in, Maureen, but seems rather futile.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

Why, Chris?

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Well, I couldn't possibly fill her stockings as well as she does.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

I see what you mean,

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Bill. After that, I think you'd better tell us all about next week's play.

[Narrator]

Next week? Maureen? A play straight from your native land. It's the 20th Century Fox picture, the Luck of the Irish and the Stars. Well, we have a superb cast. There's Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter and Cecil Calloway. This is a delightful romance presided over by a most mysterious leprechaun in the person of Cecil Kellaway. I know you'll all enjoy it.

[Mr. Gailey (Fred)]

We'll be looking forward to it, Bill, and good night.

[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

Good night.

[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

Good night. Can I give anybody a lift in my sleigh?

[Announcer]

Good night.

[Narrator]

And a merry, merry Christmas. Before we meet again in this theater the most joyful day in the year will have come and gone. There are in our time, as in every time, a few foolish men who deride the spirit of Christmas. But in every country, and in every time they are overwhelmed by those who find in it the hope and happiness of the future. By those of us who believe in our hearts that there can be peace on this earth and goodwill among all men. On behalf of Lever Brothers Company and of us in the Lutz Radio Theater, may I wish all of you the happiest of holidays. And we invite you all to join us again next Monday evening when the Luck Radio Theater presents Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter and Cecil Kellaway in the Luck of the Irish. This is William Keeley saying good night and merry Christmas.

[Announcer]

Maureen O' Hara appeared through the courtesy of 20th Century Fox producers of the Snake Pit starring Olivia de Havilland and Mark Stevens. Edmund Gwen appeared by arrangement with Metro Goldwyn Mayer producers of the All Star Technicolor musical words and music based on the lives and music of Rogers and Hart. John Payne will soon be seen in the Paramount picture El Paso. Be sure to listen next Monday night to the Lux Radio Theater presentation of the Luck of the Irish starring Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter and Cecil Kelloway. Stay tuned for My friend Irma, which follows over these same stations. This is cbs, the Columbia Broadcasting System.

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[Mrs. Walker (Doris)]

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[Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)]

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