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The Man in the Santa Claus Suit

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring
Fred Astaire
In this charming fantasy about the spirit of Christmas,
Fred Astaire plays the title role - and seven other parts. Three men each rent a Santa Claus suit and find their lives drastically altered by a mysterious figure who appears in their lives.
Screenplay by GEORGE KIRGO
Based on a story by LEONARD GERSHE Produced by LEE MILLER Directed by COREY ALLEN
9 FILMS: page 27

Contributors

Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Unknown:
George Kirgo
Story By:
Leonard Gershe
Produced By:
Lee Miller
Directed By:
Corey Allen
Bob Willis:
Gary Burghoff
Stan:
John Byner
Gil Travis:
Bert Convy
Dora Dayton:
Nanette Fabray
Dickie Dayton:
Harold Gould
Chandler:
Danny Wells
Ron Sanborn:
David Greenan
Terry:
André Gower
Melissa:
Debbie Lytton
Angelo:
Tony La Torre
Hans:
Eddie Ryder
Source: Radio Times

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