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Total number of characters named Santa: 1266
 
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Judd Hirsch born this day in 1935
American actor
Wings Hauser born Dec 12 in 1947 and left us on this day in 2025
American actor, screenwriter, film director and musician
Eva Longoria born this day in 1975
American actress, producer, director, activist, and businesswoman
Karen Holness born this day in 1977
Canadian actress
The Blue Carbuncle (1923)
When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.
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1923
03/15/1923
Approved
Film Short
A
Genre:
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Director(s):
George Ridgwell
Writer(s):
Geoffrey Malins
P.L. Mannock
Arthur Conan Doyle
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Eille Norwood / Sherlock Holmes
Hubert Willis / Dr. John Watson
Douglas Payne / Peterson
Gordon Hopkirk / Ryder
Sebastian Smith / Henry Baker
Mary Mackintosh / Mrs. Oakshott
Archie Hunter / Breckinridge
The Blue Carbuncle  (1923)



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The Cardboard Box (1923)
Susan Cushing asks Holmes' help in solving the disappearance of her sister Mary Browner, but it doesn't seem Holmes' type of case until he is told of a Christmas present's grisly contents.
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1923
03/15/1923
Approved
Film Short
A
Genre:
Crime
Drama
Director(s):
George Ridgwell
Writer(s):
Arthur Conan Doyle (story)
Geoffrey Malins
P.L. Mannock
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Eille Norwood / Sherlock Holmes
Hubert Willis / Dr. John Watson
Tom Beaumont / Insp. Lestrade
Hilda Anthony / Hilda Anthony
Johnny Butt / James Browner
Eric Lugg / Alec Fairbairn
Maud Wulff / Maud Wulff
The Cardboard Box  (1923)



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Santa (1992)
Being Santa for hire on a Christmas Eve can be hectic. It also requires patience and empathy, since there's loneliness in the air.
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1992
03/15/1992
Approved
Film Short
7 minutes
A
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Director(s):
Matti Kinnunen
Writer(s):
Matti Kinnunen
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Petri Liski / Pukki
Terttu Sopanen / Pukin tyttöystävä
Hellevi Seiro / Nainen
Riitta Tumme / Perhe
Pekka Tumme / Perhe
Lauri Tumme / Perhe
Juho Sammalkorpi / Perhe
Torsti Alhava / Pukkipartio
Petteri Hiienkoski / Pukkipartio
Mikki Hällström / Pukkipartio



AKA: Pukki
Santa  (1992)



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He Knows (2014)
Mommy and Daddy assure Timmy that Santa Claus knows who's been bad and good. Timmy resolves to prevent Santa from leaving a lump of coal to ruin his parents' image of him as their little angel.
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2014
03/15/2014
Approved
Film Short
9 minutes
A
Genre:
Comedy
Fantasy
Director(s):
Alisha McCutcheon
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Jesse Julian Vargas / Timmy
John Brewer / Santa Claus
Alessandro Garcia / Daddy
Sonia Balcazar / Mommy
He Knows  (2014)



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Silent Night, Bloody Night 2: Revival (2015)
After a death in the family, siblings Angelica and James Zacherly travel to the small town of East Willard on Christmas Eve to pay their respects. They stay at a homely bed and breakfast where they learn the legend of Black Peter, Santa Claus' vengeful brother. But when they find the lost journal of Jeffrey Butler, they discover the town has its own sordid history - one more rooted in reality.
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2015
03/15/2015
Not Rated
Film
90 minutes
A
Genre:
Horror
Director(s):
Dustin Ferguson
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Julia Farrell / Angelica Zacherly
Luc Bernier / James Zacherly
Jennifer Runyon / Carol Brickman
Pete Lipins / Humphrey Brickman
Jennii Caroline / Holly Brickman
Jeanne Kern / Doris
Rich Kern / Black Peter /  Jeffery Butler
Chad Haufschild / Black Peter (voice)
Jarad Allen / The Shape
Breana Mitchell / Regina Andrews



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Hivernam (2002)
When his parents leave for Florida, Félix invites his friend Laurent to spend Christmas with him.
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2002
03/15/2002
Approved
Film
50 minutes
B
Genre:
Drama
Director(s):
Pascal Robitaille
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Joël Dalpé-Drapeau / Félix
Xavier Morin-Lefort / Laurent
Noémie Yelle / Charlotte
Frédéric Lemay / Olivier
Charli Arcouette-Martineau / Jeune femme sourde et muette
Olivier Barrette / Jeune homme parlant allemand
Iannicko N'Doua-Légaré / Jeune journaliste
Cédric Pépin / Cédric
Marie-Josée Tremblay / Marie-Josée
Raphaël Martin / Raphaël



Hivernam  (2002)



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The Gift (2004)
Josie decides to give her boyfriend a very special Christmas present, a video of her performing a sizzling strip tease. When her girlfriend, Cleo drops by, she wants to know what Josie is giving as a gift. When Josie refuses to tell her, Cleo ties her up and tickles her unmercifully.
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2004
03/15/2004
Approved
Video
63 minutes
B
Genre:
Adventure
Director(s):
Mark Trainer
Writer(s):
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Cast:

Cleo Nicole / Cleo
Josie Perez / Josie
The Gift  (2004)



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Upon a Midnight Clear (2010)
After being bullied by her classmates at a prestigious private school, Frost, an outcast young orphan girl, is text messaged by God on Christmas Eve and given 3 chances to change her life.
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2010
03/15/2010
Approved
Film Animated
98 minutes
B
Genre:
Drama
Family
Director(s):
Arik Renee Avila
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Leah Gaston / Frost Allicaster
Charles Duran / Riko
Silver Renee / Rebekah Mayfield
Dimitrius Pulido / Mr. Ergo
Devon Sinclair / Lauren
Richard Dodwell / Jordan Welsh
Russell Minton / Barry Big
Jourdan Gibson / Judy Mayfield
Beth Burroughs / Rachael Allicaster
Joe Ables / Lead Paparazzi



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Royal-Ish (2025)
Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their kingdom and be the new governess.
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2025
03/15/2015
TV-G
TV Movie
84 minutes
B
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Cast:

Nichole Sakura / Lacey Pope
William Moseley / Henry Frederick Augustus Sabine
Francesca Europa / Princess Caitriona Rose Sabine
Emily Swain / Queen Eloise
Stephen Mullan / Ian
Sophia Adli / Ava Lee
Brendan Dempsey / Varon
Hannah Brady / Miss Daphne
John Nayagam / Mr. Dole
Ann Maria Bridges / Marie



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Twelve Months (1980)
A young girl meets the Spirits of the Twelve Months when she is sent out during a winter snowstorm to collect galanthus, a flower that blooms in April.
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1980
03/15/1980
Approved
Film Animated
65 minutes
C
Genre:
Adventure
Family
Director(s):
Kimio Yabuki
Writer(s):
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Cast:

Shinobu Ôtake / Anja (voice)
Tokuko Sugiyama / Stepmother (voice)
Ai Kanzaki / Queen (voice)
Mariko Mukai / Stepmother's Daughter (voice)
Ichirô Nagai / Professor (voice)
Masaji Amamori / Prime Minister (voice)
Daisuke Ryû / Officer (voice)
Kiyoshi Kobayashi / January (voice)
Katsuji Mori / April (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi / Soldier (voice)



Twelve Months  (1980)



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Accidental Saint (2002)
Nicolas Cuche's supernatural comedy Jojo La Frite (Accidental Saint) stars Didier Becchetti and Frederic Saurel as a pair of small-time con artists. Ralph (Becchetti) and Swan (Saurel) barely survive by committing petty thefts and scams. At Christmastime Swan stops a mugger from getting away with a woman's purse. Suddenly a halo appears above Swan's head. He is now an angel. This gives his partner Ralph fits as Swan is no longer able to engage in immoral activities. When Swan performs a miracle, crime boss Benz (Jean-Christophe Bouvet) becomes interested in exploiting them for profit. Accidental Saint was screened at the Avignon Film Festival.
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2002
03/15/2002
Approved
Film
86 minutes
C
Genre:
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
Director(s):
Nicolas Cuche
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Frédéric Saurel / Swan (as Fred Saurel)
Didier Becchetti / Raph
Mélanie Thierry / Camilla
Jean-Christophe Bouvet / Benz
Bernard Campan / Tonio
Jean-Paul Rouve / Joseph (crèche)
Marina Foïs / Marie (crèche)
Pascal Vincent / Melchior
Tonio Descanvelle / Le policier #1
Jean-Michel Fête / Le policier #2



Trivia: AKA JoJo La Frite
Accidental Saint  (2002)



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Bromine (2009)
Film short written and directed by Ken Kuykendall.
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2009
03/15/2009
Approved
Film Short
15 minutes
C
Genre:
Director(s):
Ken Kuykendall
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Dave Landau / Dean Bromine
Oksana Mirzoyan / Cherry
Robert Aird / Ben
Katie Land / Claire
Adam Engler / The Bear
John Anton / Pirate
Jason Waugh / Pirate
Michael Mili / Pirate
Joe Davis / Lt. Brutality
Daniel Land / Referee



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The Overbrook Brothers (2009)
A road movie where two brothers search for their biological parents.
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2009
03/15/2009
Not Rated
Film
92 minutes
C
Genre:
Comedy
Drama
Director(s):
John E. Bryant
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Nathan Harlan / Jason
Mark Reeb / Todd
Laurel Whitsett / Shelly
John Jones / Dad
Steve Zissis / George
Kerbey Smith / Kristen
Denise Lee / Receptionist
Cyndi Williams / Julie
Marc Pouhe / Priest
Dicky Garrison / Knight on Horseback #1



The Overbrook Brothers  (2009)



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Rob the Mob (2014)
A Queens couple who specialize in robbing mafia social clubs stumble upon a score bigger than they could ever imagine, becoming targets of both the mob and the FBI in the process.
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2014
03/15/2014
R
Film
104 minutes
C
Genre:
Biography
Crime
Drama
Director(s):
Raymond De Felitta
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Michael Pitt / Tommy Uva
Nina Arianda / Rosie
Andy Garcia / Big Al
Ray Romano / Jerry Cardozo
Griffin Dunne / Dave Lovell
Michael Rispoli / Sal
Yul Vazquez / Vinny Gorgeous
Frank Whaley / Agent Frank Hurd
Samira Wiley / Agent Annie Bell
Brian Tarantina / Ronnie



Rob the Mob  (2014)



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The Aftermath (2019)
Post World War II, a British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-war reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German who previously owned the house.
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2019
03/15/2019
R
Film
108 minutes
C
Genre:
Drama
Romance
War
Director(s):
James Kent
Writer(s):
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Keira Knightley / Rachael Morgan
Ned Wills / Boy on Train
Pandora Colin / Mother on Train
Jason Clarke / Lewis Morgan
Anna Schimrigk / Heike
Jack Laskey / Wilkins
Fionn O'Shea / Barker
Kate Phillips / Susan
Martin Compston / Burnham
Alexander Skarsgård / Stephen Lubert



The Aftermath  (2019)



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Whealthy and Wise (2024)
This delightful tale follows a sweet, endearing middle-income couple as they receive an unexpected financial windfall during their 25th wedding anniversary reception. Hilarious catastrophes ensue as the news spreads like wildfire and wealth creates blazing rifts between their previously loving families. Rivaling children, competing loved ones, and fair-weather friends advise, scheme, and tussle over their "share" of the newly acquired fortune. Enjoy this heartwarming exploration of love, lolly, and loyalty through a surprising journey of fortune, fiasco, and faith. Inspired by actual events.
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2024
03/15/2024
Approved
Film
C
Genre:
Drama
Musical
Romance
Director(s):
Karmyn Jones
Writer(s):
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Cast:

Philip Michael Thomas / David Anderson
Clifton Davis / Dr. Rafael Mendes, PhD
Cocoa Brown / Francisca Mendes Brown
Sheri Davis / Young Fiona
Kiami Davael / Paisley Campbell
Dorien Wilson / Darryl Brown
Ariana Neal / Gabriela Mendes
Brely Evans / Antônia Mendes Anderson
Aaron D. Spears / Daniel Anderson
P.L. Brown / Lucas Mendes



Whealthy and Wise  (2024)



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My Little Chickadee (1940)
After a scandal runs a gold-digger out of town, she meets a con artist and becomes embroiled in a string of petty deceits.
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1940
03/15/1940
Approved
Film
83 minutes
M
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Cast:

Mae West / Flower Belle Lee
W.C. Fields / Cuthbert J. Twillie
Joseph Calleia / Jeff Badger
Dick Foran / Wayne Carter
Ruth Donnelly / Aunt Lou
Margaret Hamilton / Mrs. Gideon
Donald Meek / Amos Budge
Fuzzy Knight / Cousin Zeb
Willard Robertson / Uncle John
George Moran / Milton



My Little Chickadee (1940)



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The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
An Oklahoma family, driven off their farm by the poverty and hopelessness of the Dust Bowl, joins the westward migration to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.
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1940
03/15/1940
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Film
129 minutes
M
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The Grapes of Wrath (1940)



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Finding Steve McQueen (2019)
In 1972, a gang of close-knit thieves from Youngstown, Ohio attempt to steal $30 million in illegal contributions and blackmail money from President Richard Nixon's secret fund.
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2019
03/15/2019
R
Film
131 minutes
M
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Cast:

Travis Fimmel / Harry Barber
Rachael Taylor / Molly Murphy
Forest Whitaker / Howard Lambert
William Fichtner / Enzo Rotella
Louis Lombardi / Pauly Callahan
Jake Weary / Tommy Barber
Rhys Coiro / Ray Darrow
Lily Rabe / Sharon Price
John Finn / W. Mark Felt
Ric Reitz / Sheriff Kelly



Finding Steve McQueen (2019)



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