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Frannie's Christmas

Frannie's Christmas

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Animation

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As Christmas approaches, Frannie Stein learns from her snide friend Gloria Oestriger that there is no Santa Claus. Frannie's disbelieving, but her father confirms the horrible truth. Frannie enlists the help of her younger brother, Kenny, and they go to a graveyard to dig up some parts, which they assemble in the Stein basement. Soon, they've finished their creation and are ready for revenge on Gloria. Who says there's no Santa? Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

4 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

26 March 1993

Country

United States of America

Cast

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