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Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936) · Cineora

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A DAVE FLEISCHER FILM

Christmas Comes But Once a Year

19369mMovie

AnimationComedyFamily

IMDb7.2/ 10 · 942 votes

THE STORY

At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received used defective toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.

Heartwarming
Whimsical
Feel-good

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, kids, a quick watch and a comfort rewatch.

DirectorDave Fleischer

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.1 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Jack MercerProfessor Grampy (voice) (uncredited)

Mae QuestelOrphans (voice) (uncredited)

Everett ClarkGrampy (voice) (uncredited)

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