Vintage Classic Radio presents special Christmas classics from the golden age of radio for the 2022 Holiday season. Description: Starring Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn and John Payne in this radio adaptation of the 1948 film about a Macy's department store Santa who believes he is the real Kris Kringle. He encounters a mother and daughter duo skeptical about the holidays and manages to warm their hearts and inspire them to get into the Christmas spirit. Maureen O'Hara, John Payne and Edmund Gwenn reprise their film roles in this popular Lux Radio Theater adaptation. There were 5 radio adaptations of this film; Three were recorded by Lux Radio Theatre (1947 with Natalie Wood as Susan the daughter also in the film, this 1948 recording without and also in 1954) and two recorded by Screen Director's Playhouse (1949 and 1950). Edmund Gwenn reprises his role in all 5 radio adaptations. Original release: December 20th, 1948 Home station: CBS Cast: Maureen O'Hara as Doris Walker Susan her daughter (actor unknown) John Payne as Fred Gailey Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle John Milton Kennedy (Announcer) Libby Collins (Second Announcer) William Keighley (Producer/Host)

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