Miracle on 34th Street is a 1994 American Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Les Mayfield and produced and co-written by John Hughes. It is the first theatrical remake of the original 1947 film. Like the original, this film was released by 20th Century Fox.
Discuss the questions:
- What emotions did the trailer evoke? Why do you think it is effective in creating that mood?
- How does the character of Kris Kringle challenge the beliefs of the people around him?
- What role does faith play in the trailer? How might this theme resonate with viewers during the holiday season?
- What are your expectations for the full movie based on the trailer?
Entertainment Tonight (or simply ET) is an American first-run syndicated news broadcasting newsmagazine program that is distributed by CBS Media Ventures throughout the United States and owned by Paramount Streaming. Having premiered on September 14, 1981, it holds the Guinness World Record as the longest-running entertainment news program on television.
ET chatted with the ‘Miracle of 34th Street’ cast on the set of their remake in 1994. Mara Wilson, who was nearly 7 years old at the time, described filming the fan-favorite toy store scene with Sir Richard Attenborough, who confirmed to ET that his Santa Claus beard was real on and off screen. Mara’s co-stars all heaped praise on her performance in the role made famous by Natalie Wood, a skeptical child who eventually helps the world believe in Kris Kringle. Elizabeth Perkins and Dylan McDermott also opened up about putting a ’90s spin on 1947’s Christmas classic.