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The House Without a Christmas Tree (1972)

The House Without a Christmas Tree (1972)
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Embittered by the death of his wife, James Mills (Jason Robards) refuses to buy a Christmas tree for his 10-year-old daughter Addie (Lisa Lucas). Undaunted, Addie wins a Christmas tree at school, which enrages her father. With the help of her loving grandmother (Mildred Natwick), Addie eventually melts her father's quick-frozen heart. Set in 1946 Nebraska (albeit filmed in Toronto), House without a Christmas Tree was adapted by Eleanor Perry from a story by Gail Rock. Made for television, the film first aired as a 90-minute CBS special on December 3, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Jason Robards, Jr., Lisa Lucas, (more)
Director(s):
Paul Bogart
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The House Without a Christmas Tree

Embittered by the death of his wife, James Mills (Jason Robards) refuses to buy a Christmas tree for his 10-year-old daughter Addie (Lisa Lucas). Undaunted, Addie wins a Christmas tree at school, which enrages her father. With the help of her loving grandmother (Mildred Natwick), Addie eventually melts her father's quick-frozen heart. Set in 1946 Nebraska (albeit filmed in Toronto), House without a Christmas Tree was adapted by Eleanor Perry from a story by Gail Rock. Made for television, the film first aired as a 90-minute CBS special on December 3, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
75 mins

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Director(s):
Paul Bogart
Writer(s):
Eleanor Perry
Producer(s):
Alan Shane
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    Ken B.

    I'd been waiting a long time to revisit this classic melodrama that spawned three more films (based on Gail Rock's books about a 1940s family). All feature Jason Robards, Mildred Natwick and Lisa Lucas in stellar performances, and while only this one is on dvd so far, there seems to be ample demand for the others: 'The Thanksgiving Treasure' (1973), 'The Easter Promise' (1975), and 'Addie and the King of Hearts' (1976). This production was before TV-movies started adding violins to beat us over the head with their maudlin moments, and it comes across far more honest. Maybe we'll get to see a release of Natwick in 'The Snoop Sisters,' 4 films where she paired with Helen Hayes.

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    Dorothy W.

    I've been trying to find this movie for quite some time now.I'm glad i finally found it,i remember it as a kid.My sister,and brother's used to watch this show on tv. All I could remember about this movie was a girl and a christmas tree.That's how i remember this show..

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    Eric G.

    A lovely story of family, forgiveness and the power of love.

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