- The 1947 version is better than the remake, but both are great films.
- The movie has a timeless message.
- Adults can believe in Santa Claus.
- The marriage scene is a bit unrealistic considering they didn't get a marriage license.
- Also, they didn't have any pre-marriage instruction by the church.
- The colorized 1947 version is horrid.
- It's good to invite wonder into your lives.
- According to Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), "Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind..."
- A fear of being disappointed and holding on to past hurts can destroy future happiness.
This classic movie about a bitter single mom who allows past hurts to interfere with her future happiness is not to be missed each holiday season. When Doris/Dorey is proposed to, she calls Fred/Bryan a fool for putting his trust in her.
She finally sees the importance of having faith in others through her relationships with her daughter, Fred/Bryan and Kris Kringle.
Something to notice is the role reversal. Fred/Bryan is the one who easily shares his feelings and believes in dreams. Doris/Dorey is practical and believes only in reality.
Although there are many touching scenes throughout the movie, the scenes in the 1994 version that show quick images of people and groups saying "We Believe" always gives me a lump in my throat.
