by Mark Deming
synopsis
The celebration of Christmas has long been a favorite theme in the movies, and this home video release collects some of the best-loved moments from dozens of holiday-themed films, ranging from such classics as Holiday Inn, Miracle on 34th Street, and It's a Wonderful Life, to contemporary favorites such as Scrooged, The Santa Clause, and Edward Scissorhands. A Hollywood Christmas also uncovers rare and little-seen moments from lesser-known Yuletide movies, including Martha Raye singing "Silent Night" as only she can in Four Jills in a Jeep, and long-lost footage of Rosemary Clooney singing "Welcome Christmas, Little Friend" in a benefit short for the Christmas Seals sales drive. A Hollywood Christmas is narrated by actress Jane Seymour.
characteristics
- Hollywood
- Filmmaking
- Filmmaker
