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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

7.8

0h 48m

2016

Synopsis

It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family friend afflicted with polio comes to stay with them, Maryellen is intent on making the holiday special. After her plans for a big celebration fall through, she discovers the best gifts are often simple, meaningful gestures of friendship.

Director

Valerie Weiss

Trailer

Family

poliochristmas1950s

Cast & Crew

Alyvia Alyn Lind

Alyvia Alyn Lind

as Maryellen Larkin

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

as Kay Larkin

Madison Lawlor

Madison Lawlor

as Joan Larkin

Maxwell Acee Donovan

Maxwell Acee Donovan

as Davy Fenstermacher

Samuel Faraci

Samuel Faraci

as Benji

Jessica Belkin

Jessica Belkin

as Carolyn Larkin

Alex MacNicoll

Alex MacNicoll

as Jarry Ross

Noelle E Parker

Noelle E Parker

as Beverly Larkin

Jethro Posz

as Polio Kid

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