Favorite less-well-known Christmas Movie?

[goldfish65]

I'm sure members here have come across some great Christmas movies that not everyone has heard about. Or perhaps a movie that isn't exactly a Christmas movie but you enjoy watching it during the Christmas holiday.

One of my all-time favorites is "Remember the Night." It's from 1940, stars Barbara Stanwyck and Fred McMurray, she's a shoplifter, he's an assistant DA, they spend Christmas together, just an outstanding movie in every way, I never get tired of it.

 

[Small Block]

I'll try that one 65 if i can find it.
I dont have any less favorites. We have one that we watch every year at this time and i'm sure everyone has heard of it.
Ah yes, old Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase. Cant type the words without laughing. Got to be a classic. I've always thought that Cousin Eddie just might be a little on the brain dead side of life. Reckon? LMAO.
You guys have a good Christmas season. From me and mine.
Small Block

 

[stansblue72]

Watched one the other night on the hallmark channel with my wife called "A November Christmas" with Sam Elliott in it. Was a real feel good type of movie.

 

[HotLines]

This is the first 5 minutes of one of my favorite Christmas movies, Its with Laural and Hardy, you can see practically the whole movie here

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYyLcEMduJs"]YouTube - March of the Wooden Soldiers (1)[/ame]

 

[nothingbutdarts]

Watched one the other night on the hallmark channel with my wife called "A November Christmas" with Sam Elliott in it. Was a real feel good type of movie.

I saw this as well and liked it and it's meaning! I really enjoy Sam Elliott.

 

[Frankie]

A Christmas Carol, with Alastair Sim as Scrooge.

 

[DRENO]

Watched one the other night on the hallmark channel with my wife called "A November Christmas" with Sam Elliott in it. Was a real feel good type of movie.

I watched that one also,I like Sam Elliot,something about his voice and his gnarly looks.Hell,I thought it was a true story,lol. 8)

 

[67DartGT340]

An American Christmas Carol with Henry Winkler. That is really never on TV anymore, had to buy the DVD off EBay.

 

[ABodyBetty]

I found an article on the internet that listed some Christmas movies. Some I had never heard of. Movies on the list included Bad Santa, Gremlins (didn't think that was a Christmas Movie), Die Hard, and my favorite White Christmas.


http://blog.moviefone.com/2009/11/04/best-christmas-movies

 

[MtNemoMopar]

Black Christmas. My aunts and uncles used to watch it every year. Scared the hell out of me.

 

[72DUSTER-CO.]

as a kid and still today.. Emmet Otter's Jug band Christmas!
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[Frankie]

Speaking of A Christmas Carol. Has anyone ever seen the Rich little version? Rich little plays ALL the characters in that production. It was made for TV,1982.

 

[ramenth]

as a kid and still today.. Emmet Otter's Jug band Christmas!
YouTube - River Meets The SeaYouTube - jug band

One of my wife's favorites!

I like the Muppet's Christmas Carol with Michael Caine as Scrooge. It's a fairly faithful retelling of the story with the Muppet's twist.

 

[R4Sedan]

All time favorite Chevy Chase Christmas Vacation!

 

[homecloned]

as a kid and still today.. Emmet Otter's Jug band Christmas!
YouTube - River Meets The SeaYouTube - jug band

"And there aint no hole in the wash tub". I remember it well.

 

[ramenth]

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[rp23g7]

A Christmas Carol, with Alastair Sim as Scrooge.

Yeah, the 1930s version is my favorite too

 

[IfItsGotWheels]

How about the musical version of Scrooge with Albert Finney.

 

[comoxian]

My non-mainstream Christmas flick has always been "The Bishop's Wife".

The original of course. I hate "remakes".

David Niven as the bishop, is exceptional. His deadpan delivery is awesome, probably one of my favourite all-time actors. Who can forget the streaker at the Academy Awards back in the 70's. :toothy10:

And then, there is Cary Grant. The epitome of suave, con-artistry with style.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j063r4O33OE"]YouTube - The Bishop's Wife - trailer[/ame]

 

[JoeTheDog]

How about old radio??? anyone ever heard of this one? "The Cinnamon Bear"

 

[RustyRatRod]

Leathal Weapon.

 

[Dusteriffic]

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[Dusteriffic]

All time favorite Chevy Chase Christmas Vacation!

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[Shishaldin]

Less well known? How about Christmas on Mars, brought to you by the fine gents of The Flaming Lips. I thought this review summed it up quite well:

"I just saw this movie last night. It was easily the weirdest thing I've ever seen, but once you give in to the strange (and low budget) style of the film, you might just notice that it is brilliant. One of the best films ever about mankind's need to distract itself from the crushing meaninglessness and terror that awaits those who contemplate their own nature and purpose. Doesn't hurt to watch it high either." :happy10:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub-5zlJPnjM"]YouTube - Flaming Lips "Christmas on Mars" Trailer/Teaser[/ame]

 

[ramenth]

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