Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Edit

A big outfit like Macy's putting the spirit of Christmas

A doctor. He's been very kind to me. He needs an x ray machine.

A doll's house, like this?

A famous example is that fellow.

A few things have just come into my head, and I'm going to say them.

A little more effort from you and she might crawl out of that shell.

A separate country.

A very sound answer, Mr. Kringle.

A week! That's impossible. All that has to be done...

About your school. What's your teacher's name?

After a couple of them, she'll be more receptive to the idea.

After all, he's an old man...

After giving this man a thorough examination

Agnes, I've told you not to bother me at the office.

Ahead of the commercial. It's wonderful!

All my life I've wondered something and now I'll find out.

All persons having business with the Supreme Court for New York County

All right, don't crowd. You have all day to see Santa Claus.

All right, Mr. Macy.

All right.

All right. If you think it's better that way.

All right. She had doubts. Why not?

All rise!

All that's got to happen is for a policeman to ask him his name.

All these tests and reports boil down to this:

Always sleep with them out. Cold air makes them grow.

Amazing!

An entirely logical and reasonable assumption, I'm afraid.

An official agency of the United States government.

An open mind. She'll hear evidence on either side.

And consequently, we'll make more profits than ever.

And Dasher... Oh, Dasher should be on my right hand side.

And do the same in our stores in Philadelphia, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh.

And either I drop this case or they'll drop me.

And furthermore

And give out packages to the young kids?

And great contempt for meddling amateurs who practice it.

And he sees you every day?

And he was wondering if you could bring over his things.

And I agree with the reporters.

And I am positive, Frank, that if we expand our policy

And I might stay there until next Thanksgiving.

And I need some more Wanamakers.

And I ought to... Somebody! Julian, get some black coffee.

And I refuse to have you malign me in this fashion.

And I said, "I'm not an animal. I'm a girl."

And I'm glad I met you and your daughter.

And I've been happily married for 26 years.

And I've found that when a delusion is challenged

And if he doesn't, it's better we find out.

And in the afternoon, fly south with a flock of geese?

And it's drizzling. I'll get your coat.

And keep you on by all means.

And not have them growing up believing in legends and myths

And painted him different. My mother told me.

And people like Susie, who are just beginning to.

And publicity's just the way to do it.

And secondly, I like the old man too.

And since I carry my own padding with me, I got the job, see?

And since I carry my own padding with me, I got the job, see?

And tears wings off butterflies. This man...

And tell him what a fraud you are.

And that's what's been changing.

And the Christmas card makers and the candy companies.

And the department stores are gonna love you too.

And the next time Homer says, "What kind of animal are you?"

And there are only two of us. Couldn't we invite Mr. Gailey? Couldn't we?

And they feel guilty.

And this is like saying he's insane.

And what does that make Gimbel? A profiteering money grubber.

And what kind of cases will you get?

And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles.

And years.

And you believe your daddy, don't you? He's an honest man.

And you'll find toys of all kinds at Macy's.

And, personally and professionally, I agree with them.

Anyone who thinks he's Santa Claus is not sane.

Anything else?

Are you happy at home?

Are you prepared to show that Mr. Kringle is Santa Claus

As a matter of fact, it'll save me a frantic search in the morning.

As she calls you, and you could talk to her.

At least this one doesn't wear glasses.

Bags and bags all over the joint, and there's more coming in every day.

Because I'm not a bear or a lion.

Because my daddy told me so. Didn't you, Daddy?

Because when you talk to him, you might feel differently about him.

Because you're Pontius Pilate the minute you start.

Before he tells Mr. M... Before Mr. Macy finds out.

Before making a ruling, this court has consulted

Bellevue?

Bellevue? But why, doctor? What did he...?

Bend your body over a little. Let your arms hang loose. See?

Besides, I could see Susie now and then. Mr. Gailey, it's a deal.

Better show him in.

Black with a little cream.

Breakfast, a beautiful tree and. I'd like to have you and Susan.

But being an exceptional lawyer, I want my own office.

But even that one's better than the one I wear.

But he didn't get me the... That doesn't make sense, Mommy.

But he's so kind and nice and jolly.

But he's taken dozens of those examinations and passed them all.

But I think Gimbels does. Let me see.

But I want every salesperson to do precisely the same thing.

But I wanted to tell you, you're making a serious mistake.

But I'll do my best.

But I'm not throwing my career away.

But I'm warning you, I don't give up easily.

But I've got a feeling he is Santa Claus.

But I've made an appointment with Mr. Macy at 4:00.

But if Haislip feels that way, so will every other law firm.

But if you rule there's no Santa, start looking for the chicken farm now.

But in so doing, we ask that Mr. Gailey cease presenting personal opinion.

But it has no bearing on this case.

But it's our desire to shorten this hearing, not prolong it.

But it's too late. There's nothing I can do.

But maybe he's only a little crazy.

But Mr. Macy suggested that we find something else for him

But Mrs. Shellhammer wouldn't like it.

But one of the worst is commercialism.

But only because I was a nice, kind, old man, and she was sorry for me.

But that's what makes the game so silly.

But the others were only children, and they pretended to be animals.

But there's lots of presents for you.

But this is my house, Mommy! The one I asked Mr. Kringle for.

But this isn't like a locomotive or a B 29.

But when he spoke Dutch to that girl, he was so...

But when I mentioned Santa Claus, his delusion, he became violent.

But when she saw you in the parade, she said you were Sinterklaas

But with this tremendous response on the part of the public

But you can't prove he's Santa Claus.

But you don't understand, it...

But you go ahead, Henry. You do it your way.

But you'll get me out of this.

But you're the best looking one I've ever seen.

But you've got to be realistic and face facts.

But, Charlie, listen to reason.

But, gentlemen, you cannot argue with success.

But, gentlemen, you cannot argue with success.

But, Kris, you can't just think of yourself.

Buy it here and get 10 percent discount.

By all means, Mr. Gailey.

By bona fide employees of the post office.

By filling them with fairy tales, they grow up considering life a fantasy.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye. Merry Christmas!

Can he produce any evidence?

Children, behave.

Christmas isn't just a day. It's a frame of mind.

Cleo tells me you took them to the zoo yesterday.

Cleo's mother sprained her ankle, so she asked me to bring Susie to you.

Come in.

Come right this way.

Could you be Santa Claus? Have you had any experience?

Court stands adjourned till tomorrow at 3:00.

Demands a broad and unprejudiced view of such a matter.

Did I ask all right?

Did she know about this?

Didn't I ask all right, Mr. Gailey?

Disgusting.

Do it because when they was young they must have did something bad

Do you believe in Santa?

Do you get enough sleep?

Do you happen to have a spare piece?

Do you know what the imagination is?

Does Santa Claus sleep with his whiskers outside or in?

Doesn't your mother ever sing to you at night?

Doing quite well at it too.

Don't bother. I'll put it away for you.

Don't care what Christmas stands for. Just make a buck. Make a buck.

Don't discuss this case in front of him. It would break his heart.

Don't feel you have to pretend for Susan's benefit.

Don't forget to scratch. Put your tongue up in front of your teeth.

Don't forget to scratch. You're not scratching. You're not...

Don't forget, a real, official football helmet.

Don't worry, I've got the best lawyer in the world.

Don't worry, Tommy. You'll get it.

Don't you realize thousands of children are lining the streets

Don't you see, dear?

Donner's antlers have got four points instead of three.

Down at the city hall. You and the mayor.

Dr. Pierce doesn't want me to make that long trip every day.

Dr. Pierce, I've made a great study of abnormal psychology

Dr. Pierce? He doesn't know. He's a general practitioner.

Draw near and give your attendance, and ye shall be heard.

Either that or a Cape Cod.

Either you stop analyzing Alfred, or I go straight to Mr. Macy

Especially in court.

Even if we can't win, we can go down swinging. Let's get out of here.

Every shopper in New York City thinks of Macy as a benevolent soul.

Everybody's crazy about him. So is Mr. Macy.

Excuse me, Gertrude. Telephone.

Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.

Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.

Feeling gay.

Fine way to treat their grandfather. No hug, no kiss, no anything.

Firstly, I'm not persecuting him. I am prosecuting him.

From now on, I'm gonna be a regular Macy customer.

From now on, not only will our Santa Claus continue in this manner

Front page. Good, good.

Furthermore, the United States postal laws

Gailey's made a circus of this court. There's no such person as Santa Claus.

Get him out of the store on some pretext.

Get Mrs. Walker.

Get out before I have you thrown out.

Get that costume.

Get the case dropped, or you'll have another lump

Get the case dropped, or you'll have another lump

Get to work on it right away.

Gimbels!

Gimbels?

Gimbels?

Glad to have helped you. Bye.

Go right ahead.

Go right in. Mr. Macy's waiting.

Go to Gimbels. They'll have what you're looking for I'm sure.

Good morning, Your Honor.

Good morning. There seems to be undue haste in this case.

Good night, Alice. Now, straight to bed.

Good night, Terry.

Good night.

Good! Like to meet him. Few things I'd like to talk over with him.

Good. I always tell the truth.

Good. Now, you memorize that list and I'll...

Good. Very good.

Good. We'll drive out after dinner and get your things.

Goodbye, Albert. Be a good boy, now.

Goodbye, Daddy.

Goodbye, my dear.

Goodbye, Susie.

Goodbye.

Goodbye. Hope to see you again.

Gosh! Everybody knows you shouldn't tell a lie.

Grandma! Grandma!

Granted. But he isn't.

Haislip, Haislip, Sherman, Mackenzie, and Haislip have been kind to me.

Having the same delusion, you can't understand.

He assumed it was our idea, so I... What's the matter?

He carries a cane, but you're not implying he'd use it as a weapon?

He certainly is a giant, isn't he?

He don't soak me nothing.

He gave me a brand new Flexible Flyer sled last year.

He gives every indica...

He hasn't got a thing.

He kept changing the subject. He was even questioning me.

He knows what he's talking about. He's been studying for a long time.

He needs to be examined.

He said, "Only animals allowed. Goodbye." So I came upstairs.

He said, "What kind of an animal are you?"

He was a clown last year. They just changed the head

He'll argue the point, but he'll not become violent.

He'll deny it all. I'll bring witnesses and he'll bring witnesses.

He's a born salesman. I just feel it.

He's a nice old man, and I admire your wanting to help him.

He's a nice old man, Mother. And those whiskers are real!

He's apt to become violent.

He's contemptible, dishonest, selfish, deceitful, vicious.

He's crazy too!

He's crazy too.

He's crazy. He thinks he is Santa.

He's doing it for free because I'm an interesting case.

He's insane, I tell you.

He's not like anyone else. He must be Santa.

He's paid to examine employees. Until we get his report, we'll say nothing.

He's ruling on what testimony I may introduce.

He's so very fond of Susan. When he asked me, I didn't think you'd mind.

He's unconscious. Get a wet towel.

He's wonderful! He didn't need any padding.

Hear ye, hear ye.

Hello, Daddy.

Hello, my good girl. How are you?

Hello!

Hello?

Hello?

Hello? Oh, yes, just a moment. It's a Mr. Shellhammer.

Hello? Yes. Yes.

Hello. I'm Susan's mother.

Henry, you're gonna be an awful popular fella.

Here at Macy's. We get 10 percent off.

Here, my pet.

Here, read it for yourself. Right on the front page.

Here, Tommy.

Here's a kid writes, "Kris Kringle, New York Court House."

Here's a list of toys that we have to push.

Here's a new one.

Hey, Lou.

Hey!

Hey! That's a wonderful idea...

His manner suggests aggressiveness.

His name is Gailey, Kringle's lawyer. Probably trying to get publicity.

Home again, home again, jiggety jig

Home again, home again, jiggety...

How about a game of checkers after lunch?

How can I seriously rule that there is a Santa Claus?

How many fingers?

How many Santa letters we got at the dead letter office?

How old are you, Alfred?

How would you like to be able to make snowballs in the summertime?

How would you like to be the Statue of Liberty in the morning

How would you like to have a ship all to yourself

How've you been feeling lately? You look rundown.

I ask that you sign the commitment papers without delay.

I asked you, do you really believe that this man is Santa Claus?

I beg your pardon. Could you tell me who's in charge here?

I beg your pardon. You seem to have got slightly mixed up with this whip of yours.

I believe he should be dismissed.

I believe in you. You can't let me down.

I believe, I believe. It's silly, but I believe.

I believe.

I can get it for cost.

I can imagine what they're thinking of me.

I can tell you're a good boy. You'll get your fire engine.

I can't be angry with you.

I can't do it! I'm very fond of him

I can't let Kris down. He needs me, and all the rest of us need him.

I can't see the harm. If he passes, he can return to work.

I can't think of his name, but he insists he's a Russian prince.

I certainly do.

I didn't know it, but he says I do.

I didn't say that.

I didn't think you were that generous.

I do, Your Honor.

I do.

I do.

I don't agree.

I don't approve of your not consulting the advertising department

I don't believe it. I'm an honest man.

I don't blame them, any man who puts Santa Claus on trial for lunacy.

I don't care if he thinks he's the Easter Bunny.

I don't care what you do with whisker puss

I don't get it.

I don't know a habeas from a corpus, but I know politics. That's my racket.

I don't know whether my father thinks they're silly or not.

I don't know. There must be 50,000 of them.

I don't know. When I give packages to little kids

I don't mind. I'd be glad to

I don't mind. I've taken dozens of them.

I don't play much with them. They play silly games.

I don't see what they're making such a fuss about.

I don't suppose anybody'd notice it except myself.

I don't think so. Christmas is still Christmas.

I don't think so. Sounds like a wonderful game to me.

I don't think that would be fair to him.

I don't think that's going to be enough. I better give you some...

I don't think we can take any chances.

I don't want to buy anything, and I'm sorry to interrupt you,

I get kind of tired just sweeping up dust.

I got you elected, didn't I? And I'll try to get you reelected.

I guess you can't get it, huh?

I had a feeling Doris was beginning to believe in me.

I had a feeling you'd be wondering about Kris.

I have a friend.

I have further exhibits, but I hesitate to produce them.

I have respect for psychiatry

I have three letters. They're addressed simply, "Santa Claus."

I hope Mr. Macy agrees with you.

I intend to prove that Mr. Kringle is Santa Claus.

I just talked to her on the phone.

I just think it's kind of nice that...

I just want to give you a few tips on how to be a good Santa Claus.

I keep track of the toy market pretty closely. Does that surprise you so?

I knew, but I thought there'd be a letter or something, telling me.

I know all about myself. Mr. Kringle is the subject of this hearing.

I know just the kind of place you mean.

I know just the kind of place you mean.

I know, Charlie. Don't misunderstand me, I appreciate all you've done.

I know, Mr. Gailey, but I'd rather speak to you in person.

I know. Cleo called me. I wondered where you were.

I like to watch their faces get that Christmas look all of a sudden.

I made the martinis triple strength, and she feels wonderful.

I mean, why should we be bothered with all that stuff?

I never heard of that.

I never met my father.

I never really doubted you. It was just my silly common sense.

I object to this testimony. It's ridiculous and irrelevant.

I offer them as positive proof...

I promise, if you believe in me and have faith in me, everything will...

I promised your mother you'd be in bed by 8:00.

I read that the surest way to meet the mother is to be kind to the child.

I request a formal hearing to which I may bring witnesses.

I said Calvin Coolidge was the first president.

I see she doesn't believe in Santa Claus either.

I seen them write to Santa, North Pole and South Pole.

I shouldn't have believed you.

I shouldn't have brought Susie to see Santa Claus, huh?

I submit it's purely a matter of opinion.

I suppose I'll have to read all this.

I suppose we ought to be sure.

I take a little old man and legally prove to the world that he's Santa Claus...

I tell you, we were merely talking.

I therefore request that Mr. Gailey now submit authoritative proof

I think I'd better get the meat.

I think it would be simply charming!

I think perhaps you're right.

I think there is harm. I tell her Santa's a myth and you bring her here.

I think we should be realistic and truthful with our children.

I think you can take the meat out. It should be done.

I think you're right about Mrs. Walker.

I thought as long as we're in the store, you might say hello to Santa Claus.

I thought we'd say hello to Santa Claus.

I told these gentlemen about the policy you and Shellhammer initiated.

I told you he had latent maniacal tendencies. I think this proves it.

I understood the question perfectly.

I wanna congratulate you and Macy's on this wonderful new stunt you're pulling.

I wanna thank you two again.

I want a back yard with a great big tree to put a swing on and...

I want a fire engine like the big ones, only smaller. It has a real hose

I want the answer to a question that's puzzled the world.

I want to explain to the witness that this is a hearing, not a trial.

I want to talk to the doctor in charge.

I was telling that to Mr. Sawyer, see? And he says that's very bad.

I was wrong when I told you that, Susie.

I won't stand... Leave immediately.

I'd like to submit the following facts in evidence. It's the post office

I'd prefer he didn't take that long train ride to Great Neck.

I'll be glad to answer any questions that I can.

I'll be glad to.

I'll be right up.

I'll bet your mother told you that too.

I'll do everything I can, Kris.

I'll make up the difference.

I'll take care of it as soon as he gets through. You'll love him.

I'll tell him the truth. I believe in being truthful.

I'll warm you. I ought to take this cane...

I'm a responsible judge. I've taken an oath.

I'm afraid he is.

I'm afraid we must agree.

I'm better equipped to judge that than you are.

I'm conducting this examination. What is three times five?

I'm experienced, and I assure you Kris has no "latent maniacal tendencies."

I'm fond of Susie. Very fond. But I also wanted to meet you.

I'm fully aware of my client's opinions.

I'm glad I'm here, to maybe do something about it.

I'm glad you turned round. I'm glad he was there.

I'm Santa Claus.

I'm sorry, but I couldn't see any harm in just saying hello to the old fellow.

I'm sorry, the store isn't open...

I'm sorry. I hate to see someone tied up...

I'm sure he misses you...

I'm sure he will.

I'm sure they will. I'll open my own office.

I'm sure we'll be very happy to see them.

I'm sure you made a wise decision.

I've been getting more and more worried about Christmas.

I've gotta get that football helmet.

I've had it for years

I've never done much shopping here before, but I'll tell you one thing

I've tried every way to get some competent authority.

I've tried, but she's always busy with her job.

I've wired the government, the mayor, even...

If every child can't get his wish, that doesn't mean there's no Santa Claus.

If he failed 10 examinations, you had no right to do it.

If I want to, which I doubt, I can see it from my apartment.

If I'm to win this case, I'll need public opinion, and plenty of it.

If it's sensible and doesn't cost too much.

If my wife has a big headache tomorrow, you can have a little one tonight.

If not, then I guess I'm through.

If that fat, stupid brother of yours got a job, you wouldn't pester me.

If that's normal, I don't want it. That's why I answered the questions wrong.

If there's the slightest possibility of his getting into any trouble...

If we don't have what the customer wants, we send him where he can get it.

If we haven't got what the customer wants, send him back to Macy's.

If you can't, you're only a nice man with a beard, like mother said.

If you fire him and we find out he wasn't crazy

If you mention a psychiatrist, it's attacking his delusion.

If you recognize the gentleman there, tell us who he is.

If you tell Kris there is no Santa Claus

If you want to.

If you were here instead of me, she'd have been furious.

If you were to...

If you'd like to move in with me, I'd be happy to have you.

If you'll go this way, you'll miss a lot of traffic.

If Your Honor please, I can.

Imagine

Imagine

Imagine, Macy's Santa Claus sending customers to Gimbels.

Imagine, sending people to other stores. I don't get it. Why, it's...

Imagine. A bonus!

In front of the children? That would be terrible.

In making things go faster, look shinier and cost less

In San Francisco, Atlanta, Toledo and Newark to get going right away.

In the matter of Kris Kringle, the commitment papers are before you.

In the meantime, figure out the best way to promote this thing.

In the morning, can you report to Mr. Sawyer?

In this cold, a man's gotta do something to keep warm.

In view of these facts, and especially since today is Christmas Eve

Indicate an efficiently run organization.

Is he in an institution? No. He owns a famous restaurant and is respected.

Is Mr. Kringle sad now, Mother?

Is there or is there not a Santa Claus?

It does, if I may be allowed to proceed.

It is efficient and authoritative.

It is, it is! I know it is. My room upstairs is just like I wanted it.

It makes me feel kind of good and important.

It takes time, but he'll do it.

It was just because I felt we owed it to him

It will be for you. You're the greatest lawyer since Darrow.

It worked.

It would be, if the clerk or Mr. Mara or I believed that we were Santa Claus.

It'd be nice to get rid of them, huh?

It's a home for old people. That's right.

It's all over the papers. Kids read it and don't hang up their stockings.

It's all over. Look at him.

It's all right.

It's awful big for a little girl.

It's because you're not Santa Claus. That's why.

It's cold. A man's gotta do something to keep warm.

It's just because he says he's Santa Claus.

It's my duty to protect New York and see that he's put away.

It's not a question of faith. It's just common sense.

It's not gonna be easy.

It's not just Kris on trial, it's everything he stands for.

It's nothing to laugh about, Kris. It's pretty serious, he says.

It's probably way down inside of me someplace, see?

It's quite simple, really.

It's rubbish. Don't listen.

It's the greatest goodwill policy I ever heard of.

It's the seventh floor, and thank you very much.

It's the state supreme court, and I won't waste its time.

It's up to the state of New York. I'm just their representative.

It's very simple. Of course, it takes practice.

It's what he calls a "guilt complex."

Jack and the Beanstalk.

Jack? Jack who?

Jack.

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way

Just a minute. I have something I'd like to give our friend here.

Just as you are, then he's just as sane.

Just because he bought too many of the wrong toys.

Just because he's kind to children, he has a guilt complex?

Just because things don't turn out the way you want the first time

Just like I'm really Santa Claus.

Just one sugar, please.

Just think if Mr. Gimbel had seen the other one.

Just think if Mr. Macy had seen the other one.

Just want to take care of a few of these kiddies first.

Kindness, love and the other intangibles.

Kringle's been declared a menace by competent doctors.

Kris is finished at 6:00. What about the in between time?

Kris, I'm afraid I've got bad news for you.

Kris, the state Supreme Court declared you to be Santa Claus

Last year, under Robert Hannigan, it did a gross business

Let a judge handle it that isn't up for reelection.

Let Dr. Pierce examine him again.

Let somebody else worry about it, huh?

Let's see, who could rent him a room?

Like me to sing you a little good night song?

Like painters or composers or some of those men in Washington.

Like real locomotives or B 29s.

Listen, you wait over there. Mama wants to thank Santa Claus too.

Live in it with my mother.

Load them with Santa mail and deliver it to Mr. Kringle at the courthouse.

Look at that bump! Mr. Sawyer!

Look at this. Telegrams, messages, telephone calls.

Look, darling.

Macy's ain't got any. Nobody's got any.

Macy's ain't got any. Nobody's got any. I been all over.

Madam, I'm not in the habit of substituting for spurious Santa Clauses.

Make a buck. Make a buck. Even in Brooklyn it's the same.

Make it a crime to willfully misdirect mail

Making a child take something it doesn't want

Maladjusted! You talk about maladjusted!

Many children will be undecided as to what they want for Christmas.

Many people firmly believe in him.

Many people walk around with similar delusions who live normal lives.

May I have this gentleman's employment card?

May I keep this picture?

Maybe not now, Susie. But in olden days there were a lot of...

Maybe someday the Sawyers will be in here instead of out there.

Maybe.

Me? Why, I feel fine. Never better.

Merry Christmas!

Mine? Kris Kringle.

Miss Adams, would you get me the Brooks' Memorial Home in Great Neck?

Mommy told me if things don't turn out the way you want them to

Monday morning at 10:00.

Mother, I was thinking. We've got such a big turkey for dinner

Mr. Gailey to see you. He represents Mr. Kringle.

Mr. Gailey, do you wish to cross examine the witness?

Mr. Gailey, have you anything further to offer?

Mr. Gailey, one moment, please.

Mr. Gailey, wait a minute.

Mr. Gailey?

Mr. Gailey? I represent Mr. Macy. My name's Sawyer.

Mr. Kringle is incapable of either. His is a delusion for good.

Mr. Kringle is not sane because he believes he is Santa Claus.

Mr. Kringle is Santa Claus.

Mr. Kringle, will you take the stand?

Mr. Kringle, you don't have to answer any questions against your wishes

Mr. Kringle's a nice old man. I don't see why you're persecuting him.

Mr. Macy will have us examined and fired.

Mr. Macy, you're under oath. Do you really believe he's Santa Claus?

Mr. Macy!

Mr. Mara seems to have appointed himself judge.

Mr. Sawyer, are you all right?

Mrs. Haley made him rest all alone for nearly an hour.

Mrs. Walker mentioned that they're looking for a room for you in town.

Mrs. Walker says we're taking publicity pictures this afternoon

Mrs. Walker, he's stupendous.

Mrs. Walker, I can't discharge this man. That's up to you.

Mrs. Walker, I'd like to talk to you about Kringle.

Mrs. Walker!

My dear, if I lose this case, it's possible that you'll get your wish.

My father and mother were divorced when I was a baby.

My feet are killing me. Fine thing, promising the kid.

My personal habits aren't your concern.

Never failed one yet. Know them by heart.

Never in my entire career have I seen such an immediate response

New York is second to none in its admiration of the post office.

Nice place you've got here.

No damage to the nervous system.

No forcing a customer to take something he doesn't really want.

No further questions at this time.

No matter what they may say about me, I must do it.

No other address whatsoever.

No reason.

No Santa Claus, no fairy tales. No fantasies of any kind.

No, a real house. If you're really Santa Claus, you can get it for me.

No, but there are other old people who aren't normal either.

No, he hasn't. Have you?

No, I don't suppose so.

No, no, no, dear. There.

No, no, no. You misunderstand. I want you to tell her the truth.

No, no, no. You misunderstand. I want you to tell her the truth.

No, often they're the result of an insecurity.

No, we're not. Dr. Pierce makes me feel perfectly confident.

No, you don't. I'm not gonna be cheated this way.

No. I don't intend to. This isn't a nursery

No. I just don't get it.

No. I suppose I shouldn't.

No. My mother thinks they're silly.

No. Not a penny. I give you a liberal allowance.

No. Oh, just that I hate my father.

No. To me, the imagination is a place all by itself.

Nobody buys them.

Nobody will hold it against me for doing my duty as I see it.

Not a big house. One of those junior partner deals around Manhassett.

Not at all. As a matter of fact, I was going to call you today.

Not at this time. I ask for an adjournment until tomorrow.

Not necessarily.

Not now. I've got to think this thing over.

Not only is there, but here I am to prove it.

Not really. There are no giants, Mr. Gailey.

Not the one I wanted. Not the one Mr. Kringle was going to get for me.

Not today, Kris. I don't feel like it.

Nothing is going to happen.

Nothing is going to happen.

Nothing. Nothing.

Now do you understand?

Now I feel like the proverbial stepmother.

Now I find out she was only humoring me all the time.

Now then.

Now we'll take some at my store.

Now you go straight for four blocks.

Now you got the CIO and the AF of L against you.

Now, how about a great big kiss for Grandpa?

Now, the first thing you've got to learn is how to pretend.

Of $1,112,877,174.

Of course he is. My daddy wouldn't tell me anything that wasn't so.

Of course, in order to play it, you've gotta have an imagination.

Of course, you must get her the best. Their little ankles want protecting.

Oh, and so do I, Mrs. Shellhammer. Just a moment.

Oh, come on now. Why don't you give me a chance?

Oh, darling! How silly of me.

Oh, dear, I was so hoping... George!

Oh, go ahead. Pull it.

Oh, he's quite comfortable.

Oh, I forgot.

Oh, I quite understand. Your little girl would like some skates.

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you were our Santa Claus.

Oh, I've been keeping an eye on her.

Oh, it's a progressive school.

Oh, Mr. Gailey!

Oh, Mr. Kringle!

Oh, my, yes. You explain to Mr. Kringle. You're his friend.

Oh, no. I'll tell you.

Oh, no. It can't be!

Oh, one of those. I don't know any fairy tales.

Oh, thank you very much!

Oh, well, thanks. That's mighty good news. Yes.

Oh, well, the children mustn't be disappointed.

Oh, yes!

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes. I forgot.

Oh, you don't believe that, do you?

Oh, you two ought to be on 81st Street.

Okay.

On July 26, 1776.

On the basis of competent authority?

Once outside, I'll explain it to him.

One of the men in your parade is not fit...

One of those little colonial houses.

Or drive a great big bus right down Fifth Avenue?

Or even testify at all.

Or intentionally deliver to the wrong party.

Others do not.

Over 500 thankful parents expressing gratitude to Macy's.

Overruled.

Pardon me. You're the head of the toy department, huh?

Passing yourself off as a psychologist. You ought to be horsewhipped.

People are institutionalized so they won't harm themselves or others.

People like me, who believe in what you stand for.

People sometimes grow very big. But that's abnormal.

Perhaps he didn't understand the question.

Personally, I think it's a wonderful idea too.

Please keep a straight line. All day to see Santa Claus.

Please realize the responsibility is yours.

Probably a lot of people like Kris. That's the only fun in law anyway.

Proceed, Mr. Gailey.

Psychologist!

Put your right hand up here, under here.

Really? Delighted to hear it. Goodbye.

Really? He failed to pass the examination?

Recognizes this man, Kris Kringle, to be the one and only Santa Claus.

Regarding this Kringle matter, we're anxious to avoid publicity.

Remember I told you how I like to play Santa Claus at the Y

Right this way, please. This way, please.

Sawyer?

See the new patient.

See what I mean?

See, it's all in the wrist. You have to follow through.

Seventeen.

Shall be the whole truth, so help you God?

Shameful. Absolutely shameful!

She can see everything from there. That's the 50 yard line.

She didn't know about pictures with the mayor. That was Sawyer's idea.

She doesn't speak English. She's Dutch. She just came over.

She hasn't really believed in anything for years.

She sees gullible children, meets a convincing old man with real whiskers.

She's a little... Say, I have an idea.

She's confused, and I thought maybe you could help out.

She's lived in an orphan's home in Rotterdam ever since.

She's my responsibility, and I must bring her up as I see fit.

She's very intelligent and always wants to know the truth.

Since the United States government declares this man to be Santa Claus

So Gimbel's doing it in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee, eh?

So if you'll put this matter through quietly

So now they do something good to make up for it, see?

Some children wish for things they couldn't possibly use.

Some people don't believe that. That's why...

Someday you'll find your way of facing this realistic world doesn't work.

Someday, I'd like to get a place on Long Island.

Someone here could rent him a room, then they could ride to work together.

Something is wrong. What is it?

Something that happened to me when I was a baby, he says.

Something you haven't even told your mother about.

Sometimes I wish I'd married a butcher or a plumber.

Sometimes the cause of nervous habits like yours is not obvious.

Sorry I'm late. I reserved our table at Luigi's.

Sorry, doctor. That was Mr. Sawyer, the man I told you about.

Speaking of delusions.

Stand with your feet together and your arms extended.

State rests, Your Honor.

Stop that! You know drinking's not allowed!

Stop, stop!

Stop, Uncle Fred, stop!

Sugar? Cream? Both? Neither?

Sure I do.

Sure makes a bum out of the one they gave you.

Sure. He says that guys who dress up like Santa Claus and give presents

Sure. I go every day for a little while after lunch.

Sure. That's when you see things that aren't really there.

Surely. Be glad to.

Surprise me? Macy's sending people to other stores? Are you kidding me?

Susan, I speak French, but that doesn't make me Joan of Arc.

Susan, would you go out and talk to Miss Adams for a minute

Susan, would you stand over here? I want to talk to Mr. Gailey.

Susan?

Susan.

Susan's told me quite a lot about you too.

Susie, honey, you asked just right. I'll see you at 3.

Susie, where are you going?

Susie!

Susie!

Take custody of him? Would he agree to that?

Take her out to dinner or the theater.

Take him home, and I'll call as soon as my wife's plaster...

Take my word for it. Routine commitment papers, cut and dried.

Taking a normal boy like Alfred, and filling him with complexes...

Talk to other monkeys.

Tell me, Tommy

Tell them the New York State Supreme Court rules there's no Santa Claus.

Than a dentist has to remove a gallbladder.

Thank you for being so kind to Susan.

Thank you so much, Your Honor. And a very merry Christmas to you.

Thank you, Alfred.

Thank you, darling.

Thank you, madam.

Thank you, Mr. Kringle. And the same to you.

Thank you, Mr. Macy.

Thank you, Tommy.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. I can't think of anyone I'd rather spend Christmas with.

Thank you. She's the reason I asked you by.

Thanks, Mr. Sawyer.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks. I'll be right with you.

That all depends.

That baseball player looks like a giant to me.

That Christmas and I are getting lost in the shuffle.

That I'm jeopardizing the prestige of an established law firm

That lawyer won't let him admit anything.

That makes daily trips to China and Australia?

That man, I heard him say something about Mr. Kringle. Who is he?

That Mr. Kringle is the one and only Santa Claus.

That squirts real water. I won't do it in the house, only the back yard. I promise.

That there actually is no such person?

That three men in a tub float isn't big enough.

That will be all, Mr. Kringle! Examination's over. You may go.

That you rule there's no Santa Claus. Go on!

That'd solve everything. Someone to steer him away from trouble.

That's a bit of money. What are you gonna do with it?

That's a lot of nonsense! Dangerous, my foot!

That's all.

That's awfully nice of you.

That's not it, dear. I'm sure Mr. Gailey has other plans.

That's right. Ashley.

That's right. But I must confess it's part of a deep dyed plot.

That's right. Come on now. Call the other monkeys.

That's right. Now scratch yourself.

That's right. Then put your tongue under your lips, over your teeth.

That's right. You live down the

That's the end. The acrobats were good.

That's the entire case against him.

That's the one. He's a psychologist, you know?

That's very kind of you.

That's very sweet of them. Please thank them very much.

That's what I thought you'd say.

That's what I want for Christmas.

That's what I've been fighting against for years,

That's what I've been fighting against for years,

That's why she was just sorry.

The biggest.

The boy is maladjusted, and I help him.

The burden of proof of this ridiculous contention rests with my opponent.

The court will take a short recess to consider the matter.

The defense has yet to offer one concrete piece of evidence

The deluded can be violent.

The diseases of old age.

The district attorney's a Republican.

The effect this will have on the public... Come in, Mrs. Walker.

The examination won't be worth a thing without the patient.

The explanation for this is all very simple.

The figures I have just quoted

The first postmaster general was Benjamin Franklin.

The friendly store. The store with a heart.

The governor's wife. The mayor's wife.

The governor's wife. The mayor's wife.

The highest authority available.

The man calls himself Kris Kringle. Thinks he's Santa Claus.

The only important thing is making the children happy.

The patient is running the clinic.

The point is, will Mr. Macy think so?

The post office has delivered them.

The post office is one of the largest concerns in the world.

The post office receives thousands of these letters every year.

The post office was created by the 2nd Continental Congress

The question of Santa Claus seems to be a matter of opinion.

The same as it was before: 15.

The Santa Claus we had is back, and I feel we owe him...

The Shellhammers have a lovely room, and want you to stay with them.

The state of New York concedes the existence of Santa Claus.

The store that places public service ahead of profit.

The toy manufacturers will like that.

The tradition of American justice

The way he carries that cane! He's never without it.

Then I'm going to write him a letter right now and cheer him up.

Then scratch yourself and chatter. See?

There are six more women out there who wanna thank you.

There goes Santa Claus.

There he is, sitting there.

There is one! There is one!

There you are. There you are. Good morning.

There's a car waiting for you downstairs

There's a way, Alfred. There's got to be.

There's evidence to prove him wrong, but nothing has shaken his story.

There's no doubt about it. He should be in an institution.

There's no point in signing.

There's only one way to handle a man like you.

There's something I'd like to show you.

Therefore, the post office, a branch of the federal government

These last few days we've made some wonderful plans. Then you go on an idealistic binge.

These pants are gonna fall off in the middle of Columbus Circle.

These reporters make me look like a monster who drowns cats

They do?

They got a Santa Claus on every corner, and they take in a fortune.

They got him on trial. He claims he's Santa, and the DA claims he's nuts.

They had a costume but, well, it didn't have no padding

They keep waiting for Prince Charming to come along, and when he does, he...

They ought to be, at those prices. Thanks for the coffee.

They'll have to lay off a lot of their employees. Union employees.

They're gonna adore you for it, and they're gonna say it with votes.

They're having sort of a trial about him.

They're having trouble with the baseball player.

They're in the bedroom. That's a good boy.

Thinking only of the welfare of the public.

This court therefore intends to keep

This court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.

This dress is cute. Where did you get such a lovely outfit?

This is a little something to show my appreciation for all you've done.

This is going to hurt Kris deeply, and I don't want to be the one to do it!

This is rather serious. You better get a good psychiatrist.

This is worth more than all the governors and mayors in the world.

This must be the turn here.

This one was a last minute substitute. The one I hired, I fired.

This seems awfully silly, Mr. Gailey.

This sets up a very harmful mental conflict within her.

This way, please.

This way, please. Get back in line.

Those lovely intangibles aren't worth much. You don't get ahead that way.

Three letters, Your Honor, are hardly positive proof.

Three. Oh, you bite your nails too.

Thus, the department uses every possible precaution.

To a merchandising policy.

To be truthful with the child, I must admit I haven't any other plans.

To market, to market to buy a fat pig

To market, to market, to buy a fat hog

To match the one that Kris gave you.

To substantiate this claim.

Today, they were in the basement playing zoo, and they were animals.

Tommy,

Tommy, go in and get Mother's scissors, will you?

Tonight? Oh, I can't. It's Christmas Eve.

Twin beds. Plenty of room.

Two can play this game.

Very interesting. Publicity?

Very old, Your Honor.

Wait a minute, Susie.

Wait a minute. You forget you flunked your examination but good.

Waiting to see you? Children who have dreamed of this moment.

Wake me up when the parade starts.

Was I lucky to get it!

Was I lucky to get it!

We appreciate your giving us your time, doctor.

We are very happy to concede Mr. Gailey's claims.

We can't have that. Mr. Macy wants to drop the whole thing.

We can't let her down.

We could bring in witnesses with opposite opinions.

We have martinis before dinner. I'll make them double strength tonight.

We have no objection, Your Honor.

We request an immediate ruling,

We were talking about Susie, not about you.

We won't be able to put you in the primaries.

We'll be known as the helpful store.

We'll continue in the morning.

We'll do that. Good night, R. H.

We'll expand our results as well.

We'll find a generous way to express our appreciation.

We'll have a hearing on

We'll just hire somebody else to do the same thing.

We're all anxious to get home

We're all so busy trying to beat the other fellow

We're back where we started.

We're having a big Christmas party at the Brooks' Home.

We're just having our first lesson in pretending.

We've adopted her. I told her you wouldn't be able to speak to her.

We've got skates, and they're good, but not quite good enough.

We've made some wonderful plans. Then you go on an idealistic binge.

Well, he ain't found out yet.

Well, hire him, by all means. It's perfectly all right with me.

Well, I guess it's all right. I'll go on in, in a minute.

Well, I was just thinking. I'm all alone in my apartment.

Well, I...

Well, I... I guess that's that.

Well, I'm glad of that.

Well, I'm sorry to disagree.

Well, in view of this, it's possible his condition has changed.

Well, it's a tall order

Well, it's hard to explain.

Well, that can be caused by other things too.

Well, that's a debatable point. Why is it bad? Does he say?

Well, this is the imagination. It's a wonderful place.

Well, this one was much worse.

Well, try a little harder.

Well, we can cover the country too. Notify our stores

Well.

Well...

Well...

Well...

What a beauty. Where's Susan?

What a horrible trick.

What about the giant that Jack killed?

What about the Salvation Army?

What are you doing out of costume? Get dressed.

What do you mean, bursting into my office like this?

What games do you play with the other children here?

What happens to the toys that are supposed to be in those stockings?

What happens to you matters to a lot of other people.

What I'm trying to explain to you is... Come in.

What I've said wasn't prompted by my affection for Kris.

What if he has a fit or something? No, I've got to tell Mr. Macy.

What is she doing? Susie!

What trouble could he get into?

What will she think? Who will she believe?

What would you do with a house like this?

What's getting ahead? Evidently you and I have different definitions.

What's going on here?

What's the basis of this guilt complex you're supposed to have? Does he say?

What's the matter with you? You understand English?

What's the matter with you? You understand English?

What's the matter?

Whatever I want, my mother will get for me

When he exhibits his latent maniacal tendencies, and he will

When I came down, Homer... He was supposed to be the zookeeper.

When that happens, you immediately suggest one of these items. Understand?

When you've finished, come up to the seventh floor. I'll be waiting for you.

Where is that?

Where'd you graduate from, a correspondence school?

Whether Macy or somebody else sells the toy doesn't matter.

Whether you agree or not, I ask you to respect my wishes regarding Susan.

Why are you so sure this is Santa Claus?

Why don't you get a couple of big trucks.

Why don't you lis...?

Why don't you see the doc? Take a few weeks off. Go fishing. Go hunting.

Why not tell him you're a lion or a bear?

Why not? Macy and Gimbel shook hands. That wasn't possible, but it happened.

Why should she?

Why, we'd love to have Santa Claus come and stay with us.

Why, yes, we share an apartment together.

Why?

Why?

Why?

Why? Because the last few days, I've had great hope.

Why'd you do it, Kris?

Will Thomas Mara take the stand?

Wish I'd never gotten into this.

With that man on the throne, my department will sell more toys than ever.

With that Mr. Gailey who lives in the front apartment.

With the reindeer, I mean.

Would you like to come to dinner tonight?

Would you mind stepping out for a moment?

Would you please tell her that you're not really Santa Claus?

Would you put this in Susan's place for me, please?

Would you sit down, and I'll be right back and sign your pay voucher.

Would you, Daddy?

Yeah, but...

Yeah, I just sit in a chair and say anything that comes into my head.

Yeah? Thank you, Alfred.

Yes, and very successfully.

Yes, but at the moment...

Yes, but if anything happens, you won't get blamed, I will.

Yes, he did, but there was no concentration.

Yes, here it is. I thought I noticed it before.

Yes, I guess I expected too much.

Yes, I have, Your Honor.

Yes, I know it's late and we're all tired and we want to go to dinner.

Yes, I know just what you want. We don't carry that brand

Yes, I know. Come in. Susie's told me quite a lot about you.

Yes, I know. I'm sorry, Susie. I tried my best, but...

Yes, in view of his examination

Yes, indeed.

Yes, just a moment. Mrs. Shellhammer wants to talk to you.

Yes, Mr. Macy.

Yes, Mr. Macy.

Yes, Mrs. Walker. There she is, down there.

Yes, sir. And your wife's on 672. She says it's important.

Yes, yes, dear. Many men have long beards like that.

Yes, yes, produce them, Mr. Gailey. Put them here on my desk.

Yes, yes, yes. We'll talk about it in the morning. Goodbye.

Yes, Your Honor. If he's the person he believes himself to be

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes. He'll just give you a little examination.

Yes. It'd give me a chance to really talk things over with her.

Yes. That's right.

Yes. We all discussed it.

Yes. What else has he found wrong with you, Alfred?

Yes. Yes, yes, Peter's a fine name. What do you want for Christmas, Peter?

Yet he's out there, and I'm in here. He's called normal, and I'm not.

Yet no one questions your sanity because you are Judge Harper.

Yet they've been delivered to Mr. Kringle

You asked for my opinion, and I've given it.

You believe yourself to be Judge Harper.

You can get those fire engines at Schoenfeld's on Lexington Avenue.

You can prevent that.

You can't quit. You can't let them down.

You can't throw your career away because of a sentimental whim.

You could ride to and from work with Mrs. Walker, and...

You deliberately failed that examination, didn't you?

You do solemnly swear that the testimony you're about to give

You don't call this normal, do you?

You don't have any faith in me, do you?

You don't think I'd have said that unless I was sure, do you?

You give up your job and security, then expect me to be happy about it!

You go along Maplewood to Ashley.

You go on back in there and tell them

You have no more right to analyze Alfred

You heard Mr. Macy. We've got to keep him.

You know the difference between telling the truth and lying?

You know you shouldn't run around in other people's houses.

You know, that's not a bad idea.

You know, things that we're overstocked on.

You like living in Manhattan?

You may sign the commitment papers, but I shall bring in a habeas corpus.

You mean it's like, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."

You mean you're going to him again?

You must have heard of that. You've just forgotten. It's a fairy tale.

You must keep believing in Mr. Kringle. You must have faith in him.

You must've done something to him.

You ought to be ashamed of yourself!

You own one of the biggest stores in New York City?

You remember the way the janitor was last New Year's?

You see, my mother's Mrs. Walker, the lady who hired you.

You see, this is quite an opportunity for me.

You should see the parade. You worked so hard on it.

You still got to believe. And I did, and you were right, Mommy.

You talk like a child! It's a realistic world.

You tell him you're a monkey.

You think so. Those women think so.

You told her that?

You understand my position, doctor.

You were right.

You won't listen to reason. You're heartless.

You.

You'll find the answer right there...

You'll probably wanna discuss this, so I'll be on my way.

You're a disgrace to the tradition of Christmas.

You're a goose. No, you mustn't be a goose, be a monkey!

You're awfully lucky. Lovely little girl you have here.

You're fired.

You're just a nice old man with whiskers, like my mother said.

You're making a mistake with the reindeer!

You're on float number three.

You're on the pilgrim float.

You're putting me in an awful spot.

You're rather nervous, aren't you, Mr. Sawyer?

You're rather nervous, aren't you, Mr. Sawyer?

You're right. I ought to be ashamed of myself.

You're the whole thing in miniature.

You've been drinking.

You've got Cupid where Blitzen should be.

You've got them mixed up.

You've heard of the French nation and the British nation.

You've still got to believe in people. I found that out.

You've taken up enough of this gentleman's time. Come along, dear.

Young lady, what's your name?

Your Honor, every one of these letters is addressed to Santa Claus.

Your Honor, I protest.

Your Honor, I'd like to call the first witness.

Your Honor!

Your Honor...

Your mother and father must've told you a fairy tale.

Your own and that district attorney's out there.

Your point's well taken.

Your Santa Claus is intoxicated.

Your son's away at school. What about his room?

A little. Oh, please. You've got to help me out.

All right. It'll only take about an hour.

All right. I'll do it. Good. Thank you.

Allow me, will you? Thank you, sir.

and I'll be right with you? All right. Goodbye.

And thank you for inviting me in. It was a pleasure, missy.

And this year... And what does he look like?

Are you a licensed psychiatrist? None of your business.

Aren't you coming too? I'll be up to tuck you in. Scoot!

But he is, Your Honor. Is what?

But I don't know how to be a monkey. Sure you do. Here, I'll show you.

But why didn't she explain? She didn't want to hurt you.

But you've got this lovely apartment. I don't think it's lovely.

But, Your Honor... Put them here on the desk.

Bye, Mrs. Walker. Goodbye, Alfred.

Can you beat that? He's right.

Come here. Yeah.

Completely illogical and unexpected. And completely idiotic.

Dinner's at 3. Thanks.

Do you believe he's of sound mind? I do.

Do you believe he's of sound mind? I do.

Do you believe you're Santa Claus? Of course.

Do you like Market? All right.

Don't even mention the name. He's much better than last year's.

Don't you feel that way? Who, me? Oh, yeah, sure.

Dr. Pierce, Mr. Sawyer. How do you do?

For the record, Mr. Mara? Anything to get on with this case.

Gee, that sure is an elegant costume. Yes.

Good night, Susan. Good night, Cleo.

Good night. Good night.

Good night. Good night.

Have I done something wrong? Oh, no. No.

He only wants to be friendly. I feel that too.

He should, huh? Yes, yes. Oh, and another thing.

Hello, Alfred. Hello, Kris.

Hello, Cleo. Hello, Mrs. Walker.

Hello, Kris. Fred.

Hello, Kris. Fred.

Hello, Mother! Hello, dear.

Hello, Mother. Hello, Susan. Mr. Gailey.

Hello! Hello, darling.

Hello! Good to see you again. It's nice to see you.

Hello? No, no, no. No, dear.

Here it is, Mrs. Walker. Thank you.

Hey, Lou. Yeah?

Honestly! It's the best defense.

How long will this take? Maybe a week.

How many days in the week? Seven.

I beg your pardon! Your job is to give intelligence tests.

I can't do that. Listen, I'm no legal brain trust.

I didn't know Macy's did. As long as I'm here they do.

I didn't know what to do. Hello!

I disagree with you. But I...

I don't suppose you want to talk to me. Something about a present...

I fired him. Who?

I mean your real name. That is my real name.

I read that. I didn't see this.

I suppose. Examine him right away.

I want to introduce this evidence. I'll take it, please.

I want to tell him something. You'll be back in time.

I wish to protect my client's rights. Of course.

I'll bet you're in first grade. Second.

I'll get in touch with him right away. But first get that Santa Claus back!

I'll have a sandwich or something. It's an awful big turkey.

I'll show you. That isn't necessary.

I'm Fred Gailey. Yes, I know.

I'm sorry, Mr.? Mr.? Kringle.

I'm sorry, we have to make a change. Change?

In that case, he can stay. Good. Thank you.

Is that it? That's right.

Is that so? Yes! It's just like throwing a ball.

It certainly is. You said it.

It has to go through the routine. We must avoid publicity.

It worked! Yes.

It's a deal. Ready?

It's no bother. It's all ready. Well, in that case, thanks.

Kris Kringle. Your employee?

Kris? Mr. Sawyer!

Kris. I had to wait to tell you.

like Santa Claus, for example. I see.

Like this? Like that. That's right.

Look this way, Mr. Gimbel. Hold it, Mr. Gimbel.

May I drive you home? Thank you.

May I see Kris? Certainly, doctor.

Merry Christmas. Mr. Macy.

Morning. Now, before...

Mr. Kringle. Yeah?

Mr. Kringle. Yes?

Mrs. Haley. Mrs. Haley.

My specialty is geriatrics. Huh?

My, that was bad, eh? Yes.

No kidding! Started about three years ago.

No, better get a doctor. Mr. Sawyer?

No. No, I... Oh, please!

Nothing, thank you. Come now, you must want something.

Oh, no! Yes. It's disgraceful.

Oh, so you're Sawyer? Yes.

Oh, yeah. Why?

Oh, yes. He'll be right in.

Only $8.50. A wonderful bargain. Schoenfeld's? I don't get it.

Please, Mother. Please! I don't wanna interfere...

Put them here. Yes, Your Honor.

Really? Your beard doesn't have

Santa Claus. What?

Say thank you. Thank you.

See? I told you he'd get me one. That's fine. That's just dandy.

See? I told you he'd get me one. That's fine. That's just dandy.

She's watching the parade. Where? With whom?

Susie, where are you? I'm upstairs!

Tell me, who's in charge of this parade? When you find out, you tell me.

Thank you, Mr. Macy. Tell Santa I won't forget him either.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Thank you. You may go out that way.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Thank you. Good night, Susan. Good night, Mr. Kringle.

Thank you. I hope so too. Bye. Goodbye.

Thanks. Not at all.

that thing going over your ears. That's because it's real.

That'll be fine. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas to you.

That's for you. Merry Christmas! Gimbels.

That's not true. Yes, it is. She had doubts.

The butcher and the baker are in, but I'm sorry, but I've got enough to do.

the way they commercialize Christmas. Yeah, there's a lot of bad " isms"

the way they commercialize Christmas. Yeah, there's a lot of bad " isms"

Then get off this case. But why?

Then I want you... Muscular coordination test?

This is very kind of you, Mr. Gailey. Sit down.

Use the employees' elevator. It's the one you came in.

Very interesting. Then you'll cooperate?

We could have Mr. Sawyer talk to him. Of course! He's a psychologist.

We do it with all our employees. A mental examination?

We're gonna celebrate. Celebrate?

We're running out of books. I'll get some right away.

Welcome. Bye, doctor.

Well, bye. Thanks. Not at all.

Well, what was that? It doesn't matter. I didn't get it.

Well. Oh, don't even think about it.

What do you think of my parade? It's much better than last year's.

What is three times five? You asked me that before.

What is your name? Kris Kringle.

What shall I do with these? Throw them on the floor.

What? Padding. He didn't need any padding.

What's he...? Tell you later.

What's your name? Kris Kringle.

Where are you going? To see if there's a swing!

Where did you find him? I turned round and there he was.

Where do you live? That's what this hearing will decide.

Who was the first president? George Washington.

Who, me? Thomas Mara, Jr.

Why should I? Because this Kringle case is dynamite.

Won't you have a cup of coffee? Oh, don't bother.

Yes, I see what you mean, Mother. Good.

Yes, it does. Thank you. Not at all. Not at all.

Yes? Mr. Macy wants to see you immediately.

Yes. He didn't answer correctly?

Yes. I thought so.

Yes. Is he truthful?

You can't expect her... It's not just Doris. It's Sawyer.

You didn't! Of course I did.

You don't mind if I show you, eh? No, sir.

You have no humanity. Are you going to leave?

You mean like for a murder? No, it isn't that kind of a trial.

You said this was cut and dried. I didn't know about a protest.

You three are on the pirate float. Mrs. Walker, something's got to be done.

You want a ride? I'm going home and getting in a hot tub.

You wanted to see me? Come right in.

You, Alfred? Yeah, I play Santa Claus at the Y.

You'll be here in the morning, then? Certainly.

You're making a mistake. I can't hear you.

You're not serious about this? Of course I am.

Young lady, what's your name? Susan Walker. What's yours?

Your name? R. H. Macy.

... he kept talking all the time.

"Age: Unknown." Old man, huh?

"Gailey Throws Bombshell on New York Supreme Court."

"How many days in the week?" Seven.

"How many fingers do you see?" Four.

"Muscular coordination test."

"The second party shall hereby agree to be conveyed by the first party..."

"Who was the first president?" George Washington.

"Who was the vice president under John Quincy Adams?"

$2.98. Looks like an exceptional bargain.