For many, its not the holidays until theyve seen at leastoneversion ofMiracle on 34th Street.

But for most audiences, itsthe 1947 original that remains the best.

Itsiconic cast, and beautifully written script truly makes it the superior take on Kris Kringles heartwarming story.

Mara Hoffman as Susan in Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

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His vengeful ways feel both motivated and disgusting at the same time.

It also gives the movie a better arc for its antagonists.

It not only provides audiences with a stronger motivation, but a more linear storyline.

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A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus is the real thing.

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A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus is the real thing.

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