The Oldest Christmas Movies
Chaque année, dès les premiers jours de décembre, de nouveaux films de Christmas apparaissent dans les salles de cinéma. Ces sorties n’empêchent pas toutefois pas les férus de films de Noël de se ravir devant leur téléviseur, en écoutant les bons vieux classiques diffusés sur les différentes chaînes de télé.
A Christmas Carol
"A Christmas Carol," which has countless versions, is a tale written in 1843 by Charles Dickens to repay a debt. It eventually became one of the most famous Christmas tales, and the most popular Christmas story in the United States and the United Kingdom. In French, the tale has been given several titles, including "Cantique de Noël," "Chanson de Noël," and "Conte de Noël."
"A Christmas Carol" has been adapted numerous times, for film, radio, and television. The character of Scrooge, a greedy and selfish man, inspired Carl Barks, who in turn created the comic strip character Scrooge McDuck in 1947.
"Scrooge" or "The Ghostbusters," with Bill Murray, "The Muppet Christmas," "Mickey Mouse's Christmas Carol," which featured Scrooge McDuck, and "Charlie the Christmas Carol," are just a few titles borrowed from this famous tale. In French, several titles have been attributed to this tale, including "Christmas Carol," "Christmas Song," and "Christmas Tale."
The Night Before Christmas
One of the oldest Christmas films, "The Night Before Christmas," dates back to 1933. This American animated short was inspired by the poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," written by Henry Livingstone, not Clement Clarke Moore, to whom it has often been wrongly attributed. Although it is no longer broadcast in its original version, many cartoons have used its plot. The story takes place on Christmas Eve, as eight children sleep peacefully in a gigantic bed, hoping for a visit from Santa Claus. Flying in his sleigh, he finally lands on the roof, and with his trumpet, he brings the toys to life. A true Christmas tale to make children dream.
The Miracle on 34th Street
Few people have not seen the famous film "Miracle on 34th Street," which was first released in 1947. Also known as "Miracle on 34th Street," the film was revived for the first time in 1959, and then again in 1973. Finally, in 1994, a completely new version was released in theaters. Claiming to be the real Santa Claus, Kris Kringle must face the court to prove his identity, and it is ultimately little Susan who provides the official proof.
Christmas in Connecticut
Originally released on August 11, 1945, "Christmas in Connecticut" starred the beautiful Barbara Stanwyck in its original version. Arnold Schwarzenegger revived the film in 1992, starring Dyann Cannon alongside Tony Curtis and Kris Kristofferson. A zany comedy about a TV show star and food writer who is unable to cook Christmas Eve dinner on a live show.
White Christmas
This classic classic, "White Christmas," starring the late Bing Crosby, was released on October 14, 1954. Still available for purchase on DVD, this musical comedy, with its magical sets and flamboyant costumes, continues to charm fans of Christmas movies again and again. Dance and song numbers abound, while love looms on the horizon and the unexpected happens.
The Christmas tree
A French-Italian co-production released in 1969 and starring Bourvil, "The Christmas Tree" is undoubtedly one of the saddest films in this category. Although the ending is highly dramatic, with tears guaranteed, it is nonetheless a truly moving film, where wolves and humans rub shoulders. With his son suffering from leukemia, a father is ready to do anything to fulfill his child's wishes. He will even go so far as to break the law. With his faithful accomplice, they both dare to commit a daring theft in a zoo in the middle of the night. Will the presence of the wolves at the child's side produce the much-hoped-for miracle on this Christmas day?