The Christmas Tree

Released: December 14, 1958 (1958)

Runtime: 110 minutes

Genres: Drama

The Christmas Tree is a 1958 Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television film that was broadcast on NBC on December 14, 1958. It is based on the short story "An Affair at the Inn" by Charles J. Finger. A number of stars in short skits, including Carol Channing and Cyril Ritchard on skates.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Maurice Evans as Narrator
Age at release: 57
Margaret Hamilton as Miss Finch
Age at release: 56
Ralph Bellamy as Theron
Age at release: 54
Hiram Sherman as Albert
Age at release: 50
Jessica Tandy as Mrs. Martin
Age at release: 49
Carol Channing as Promenade Member
Age at release: 37
Tom Poston as Tom
Age at release: 37
William Shatner as Philo
Age at release: 27
Ellen Burstyn as Elizabeth
Age at release: 26
Bernadette Peters as Girl
Age at release: 10

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Cyril Ritchard as Promenade Member
Age at release: 61
Richard Thomas as Joey
Age at release: 7
Dianne Ramey as Babbie
Age at release: 5
Toni Campbell as Julia
Age at release: Unknown
Claudia Crawford as Claudia
Age at release: Unknown
Seth Edwards as Willy
Age at release: Unknown
Nancy Lee Parker as The Doll
Age at release: Unknown
Nick Powers
Age at release: Unknown