<P> Miracle on 34th Street ( originally released in the United Kingdom as The Big Heart ) is a 1947 American Christmas comedy - drama film written and directed by George Seaton and based on a story by Valentine Davies . It stars Maureen O'Hara , John Payne , Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn . The story takes place between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in New York City , and focuses on the impact of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa . The film has become a perennial Christmas favorite . </P>
<P> Miracle on 34th Street ( originally released in the United Kingdom as The Big Heart ) is a 1947 American Christmas comedy - drama film written and directed by George Seaton and based on a story by Valentine Davies . It stars Maureen O'Hara , John Payne , Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn . The story takes place between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in New York City , and focuses on the impact of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa . The film has become a perennial Christmas favorite . </P>
when was the miracle on 34th street released
when was the miracle on 34th street released
1947
1947