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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

Part of An American Girl Collection

2016•48m•7.8/10
Family

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7.8/10(12)

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.

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Jane Startz Productions, Picrow, Amazon Studios

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Alyvia Alyn Lind

Alyvia Alyn Lind

Maryellen Larkin

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Kay Larkin

Madison Lawlor

Madison Lawlor

Joan Larkin

Maxwell Acee Donovan

Maxwell Acee Donovan

Davy Fenstermacher

Samuel Faraci

Samuel Faraci

Benji

Jessica Belkin

Jessica Belkin

Carolyn Larkin

Alex MacNicoll

Alex MacNicoll

Jarry Ross

Noelle E Parker

Noelle E Parker

Beverly Larkin

Jethro Posz

Polio Kid

Sean Leo

Sean Leo

Paul - Polio Kid

Mary Linda Phillips

Grandmom

Paul Linke

Paul Linke

Grandpop

Jax Daniel Morgan

Tom Larkin

Gerald Downey

Gerald Downey

Mr. Larkin

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