Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The Top 14 Miracle on 34th Street Quotes

The Top 14 'Miracle on 34th Street' Quotes Do you remember the most memorable quotes from Miracle on 34th Street? If you grew up watching this  feel-good 1947 Christmas classic, as many people did, you no doubt have retained the basic plotline of the film. Or, you may be familiar with the 1994  theatrical remake. Edmund Gwenn stars, in an outstanding performance, as Kris Kringle- the benevolent Santa Claus. Christmas time, however, has become a commercial racket where shoppers try to get the best deals and stores outdo each other in attracting consumers. This movie spins that a bit and brings a whole lot of fun and entertainment. But, over time, the most touching  lines in the film may have escaped your memory, unless youre a particularly die-hard fan. Relive the film, and your childhood, with these Miracle on 34th Street quotes. Faith, Commercialism, and Santa on 34th Street Kris KringleOh, Christmas isnt just a day, its a frame of mind... and thats whats been changing. Thats why Im glad Im here, maybe I can do something about it. Fred GaileyLook Doris, someday youre going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesnt work. And when you do, dont overlook those lovely intangibles. Youll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile. Susan WalkerI believe... I believe... Its silly, but I believe. Susan WalkerIf youre really Santa Claus, you can get it for me. And if you cant, youre only a nice man with a white beard, like mother says. Fred GaileyAll my life Ive wondered something, and nows my chance to find out. Im going to find the answer to a question thats puzzled the world for centuries. Does Santa Claus sleep with his whiskers outside or in? Kris KringleNow wait a minute, Susie. Just because every child cant get his wish that doesnt mean there isnt a Santa Claus. Susan WalkerYou mean its like, If at first you dont succeed, try, try again. Kris KringleTo market, to market, to buy a fat pig! Home again, home again, jiggety-jig. To market, to market, to buy a fat hog! Home again, home again, jiggety... Doris WalkerFaith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to. Doris WalkerSusan, I speak French, but that does not make me Joan of Arc. Doris WalkerAnd by filling them full of fairy tales they grow up considering life a fantasy instead of reality. Mr. ShellhammerI just know that with that man on the throne my department will sell more toys than it ever has. I just feel it. AlfredThere is a lot of bad isms floating around this world and one of the worst is commercialism. Charles HalloranAll right, you go back and tell them that the New York State Supreme Court rules theres no Santa Claus. Its all over the papers. The kids read it and they dont hang up their stockings.