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The Christmas Tree Party
(1897) United States of America
B&W : 299 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

American Mutoscope Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope Company. / © 15 December 1902 by American Mutoscope & Bioscope Company [H25019]. Released December 1897. / [?] Mutoscope 68mm spherical 1.36:1 format? / The film was also available in the USA at 52 feet.

[?] Drama?

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] The last of the Santa Claus series. Here is Santa Claus himself, distributing the gifts on the Christmas tree. He is assisted by the fond parents, while the children enjoy themselves to the utmost.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Christmas

Listing updated: 8 April 2012.

References: Musser-Emerge pp. 231, 600 : Website-AFI.