Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, and John Payne
Maureen O’Hara is one of my VERY favorite actresses, so you can bet I’ve seen Miracle on 34th Street more times than the average movie fan. Honestly… I couldn’t even begin to count the number of times, because I watch it multiple times each year.
John Payne and Maureen O’Hara
Heck, I’ve been known to watch in in the middle of July!
Each time I watch it, I love it even more. The cast was simply perfect – from Maureen, Natalie Wood, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn to William Frawley, Porter Hall, Jerome Cowan, and Gene Lockhart. Each was spectacular and (obviously) knew they were part of something extra EXTRA special.
Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, and John Payne
A few things in particular strike me with each viewing:
- Natalie Wood was a very, very special actress – whether she was a child, teen, or adult… she was spectacular and obviously born to do what she did so beautifully.
- Maureen O’Hara was as talented as she was stunningly beautiful – and that’s saying something!
- John Payne and Edmund Gwenn were exceptional actors and should be household names! How more front and center roles in popular movies eluded them is beyond me – but I’m forever thankful that they’re in this personal favorite film.
- Finally, this is a perfect movie – perfect in every way!
Natalie Wood, Maureen O’Hara, and John Payne
