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Christmas Comes But Once a Year
7.1 / 10• 1936• 9m•NR• English
AnimationFamilyComedy
Storyline
At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received used defective toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.
Cast & Crew
Jack Mercer
Professor Grampy (voice) (uncredited)
Lead
Mae Questel
Orphans (voice) (uncredited)
EC
Everett Clark
Grampy (voice) (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Dave Fleischer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Christmas Comes But Once a Year is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
