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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas
Film / 2016

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

Directed by Valerie Weiss
Family

★ 7.8/10Audience rating

It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family friend afflicted with polio comes to stay with them, Maryellen is intent on making the holiday special. After her plans for a big celebration fall through, she discovers the best gifts are often simple, meaningful gestures of friendship.

The story

It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family friend afflicted with polio comes to stay with them, Maryellen is intent on making the holiday special. After her plans for a big celebration fall through, she discovers the best gifts are often simple, meaningful gestures of friendship.

Cast

Alyvia Alyn LindMaryellen Larkin Mary McCormackKay Larkin Madison LawlorJoan Larkin Maxwell Acee DonovanDavy Fenstermacher Samuel FaraciBenji Jessica BelkinCarolyn Larkin Alex MacNicollJarry Ross Noelle ParkerBeverly Larkin Jethro PoszPolio Kid Sean LeoPaul - Polio Kid Mary Linda PhillipsGrandmom Paul LinkeGrandpop
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Jax Daniel MorganTom Larkin Gerald DowneyMr. Larkin

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