Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

The story of eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon who tries every source to find out if there really is a Santa Claus and finally writes to the editor of the New York Sun for her answer. Suitable for primary level.

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Credits

co-director

Bill Melendez

Tom Keegan

co-producer

Bill Melendez

Mort Green

production company

Wolper Productions

Duration

00:25:02:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

319665

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Christmas

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children's films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Belief and doubt

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Christmas

Literature → Christmas stories

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1974

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