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Santa's Surprise

Santa's Surprise

19475.90h 9m

Overview

Seven children from around the world follow Santa home on Christmas Eve and decide to surprise him with some help around the house while he sleeps.

Directed by Seymour Kneitel
Written by Larz Bourne
Produced by Seymour Kneitel
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Top Cast

Jack Mercer

Jack Mercer

Russian Boy / Dutch Boy / Vocal Effects - Snoring (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

Mae Questel

Little Audrey (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

ethnic stereotypesanta claushouseworkchristmas

About Santa's Surprise

Santa's Surprise is a animation, family, comedy film released in 1947 exploring themes of ethnic stereotype, santa claus, housework, christmas. Directed by Seymour Kneitel, it stars Jack Mercer, Mae Questel. Seven children from around the world follow Santa home on Christmas Eve and decide to surprise him with some help around the house while he sleeps.

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