it’s the same thing every year
no matter how many times i’ve seen most of these films, i’ll always stop to watch them when they’re on once a year.
amazon.com/Bishops-Wife-Cary-Grant
i grew up watching them with mom and dad and love when we get a chance to catch one together over the holidays.
amazon.com/Happened-5th-Avenue
i don’t think i’ve ever seen this one
amazon.com/Christmas-Connecticut
and love this one to death. they ride in in a snow sleigh!
of course some we all know by heart
but there’s the next generation to think about.
i wonder if they’ll love the originals like we do?
don’t think i’ve seen this one either…
so many were remade in the 80’s and 90’s, but why mess with perfection?
i guess some things never get old
as my friend joy would say, they’re comfort food for the soul!
amazon.com/Happy-Holidays-Bing-Frank
well, i’m off to bed, this is what happens when you fall down the amazon rabbit hole. but it was fun! if you know any i missed, please add to the list!
the paris apartment 
Karena replied:
The Holiday and Love Actually!
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December 19, 2009 at 6:11 am. Permalink.
Redness replied:
Darling Claudia they’re all oldies but goodies but the tissue factor is massive for me … you’re so brave my eyes would be puffy from now till next year ;)Sending you huge hugs for a Happy Holiday time. OO
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December 19, 2009 at 7:26 am. Permalink.
Claudia replied:
I love watching classic Christmas movies! Today, Meet Me in St. Louis is on TCM at noon – how can I resist watching Judy Garland sing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?”
I want a copy of the last one you showed – with Bing and Frank – it brings back all sorts of wonderful memories.
xoxo
Claudia
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December 19, 2009 at 2:15 pm. Permalink.
Daisy replied:
bonjour queenie,
i just love all of these movies and today would be the perfect day to watch them all. we are expecting a HISTORIC snow fall here on the eastcoast!! yeah!! hot chocolate and movies:)) thank you for setting the mood for this snowy day:)
Royal wishes,
Daisy
La Petite Plume
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December 19, 2009 at 3:20 pm. Permalink.
Blue Satin Sashes replied:
Can you believe I’ve only seen a couple of these? I know what I’m doing this weekend… Thanks for the list!
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December 19, 2009 at 8:15 pm. Permalink.
valmaxi replied:
Christmas in Connecticut is very cute. I have it and would recommend it. Barbara Stanwyck is a Martha Stewart type magazine celebrity, who in real life can’t boil water. Of course things go wrong from there when she has to host a war hero for Christmas and has no idea what she’s doing.
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December 20, 2009 at 1:33 am. Permalink.
Vivi replied:
Yes, it is the same thing every year, but aren’t these just the best things to revisit? Love these movies!
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December 20, 2009 at 1:47 am. Permalink.
lady jicky replied:
Just for something different , try to see “mixed nuts” – quirky but fun !
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December 20, 2009 at 9:18 am. Permalink.
rochambeau replied:
Thanks for this post. A few I watch every year, but any I have never heard of.
Merry Christmas Claudia!
xox
Constance
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December 20, 2009 at 2:36 pm. Permalink.
Dad replied:
Hi, Claude
We really enjoyed your blog today featuring the old Xmas films. Here are a few more among our favorites like In The Good Old Summertime with Judy Garland and Van Johnson which is a sweet musical remake of The Shop Around The Corner with Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, a lovely little movie, too. In fact, you can see the trailer here: http://www.totaleclips.com/player/SplashFamilyVideo.aspx?custId=718&playerid=19&eclipid=e56050
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December 20, 2009 at 6:33 pm. Permalink.
Pamela replied:
Oh, it’s The Bishop’s Wife for me! Every single year. When Cary Grant takes her hand, looks into her eyes, and says … “the only people who grow old were born old to begin with. You were born young. You will remain so.”
Ah, I swoon.
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December 20, 2009 at 10:39 pm. Permalink.
the paris apartment replied:
i see why! i’ll watch for that line…anything cary says is swoon worthy!
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December 21, 2009 at 12:49 am. Permalink.
Film: A Great List of Retro Christmas Themed Movies | Ultra Swank replied:
[…] Claudia from The Paris Apartment have compiled a list of great Christmas movies from the past that will no doubt get in anyone the perfect holiday jingle-jangle mood! Classics such as Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas and Holiday Inn are just a few of these retro gems from times gone by. Head over to her blog to see the full list of movies. […]
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December 24, 2009 at 6:13 am. Permalink.
Kama replied:
Hi I really enjoyed your blog this old Xmas movies :).
I hope my blog will successful like your ;)
Best regards from Poland ;)
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January 7, 2010 at 1:06 am. Permalink.