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Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936)

Poster for Christmas Comes But Once a Year

At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received used defective toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.

Cast & Crew

Director
Dave Fleischer
  • Profile picture of Jack Mercer
    Professor Grampy (voice) (uncredited) Jack Mercer
  • Profile picture of Mae Questel
    Orphans (voice) (uncredited) Mae Questel

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Keywords

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  • orphanage
  • saving christmas
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