FREE: VHS ANGELA LANSBURY (MURDER SHE WROTE TV) STARS AS "MRS.SANTA CLAUS" FULL LENGTH MOVIE!

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As we grow up we always hear about how great Santa Claus is. Keep in mind, I am not knocking the greatness of Santa, but it is always a wonder who the heck was Mrs Santa Claus? Now we know the woman behind the man.
I could not have thought of a better woman to play the part than Angela Lansbury. The former Queen of Broadway and the former J.B. Fletcher tells a beautiful story of how it is about time for the "...World to know there's a Mrs. Santa Claus".( c.1900, New York) She ends up involving herself in all the troubles of the poor neighborhood she has landed in. Children are making toys in a factory in poor conditions for very low pay with a horrid boss ,and she gets into that situation too---and many others!! You go girl!!!
The costumes in the movie were wonderfully fitting for the times and season; and yet not over the top. The two outfits designed by Emmy Award Nominee (for best Costumes) Bob Mackie that made Angela shine even brighter were the Policeman's ball gown and the "sleigh ride" outfit at the end of the film.
I thought the dancing was done superbly. This is a major musical to boot. It has been a long time since we, the public, have seen dancing in a made for t.v. movie. It is nice to revisit such an old friend.
The story about the Mrs wanting more attention, and the story of women's rights in the world of men, seem to have blended nicely. She is right in the picket line!!! Most people would say that it is not the right time to discuss such problems at the most wonderful time of the year. I say the timing is correct and needed to help understand Anna's quest for more attention. Anna also proves that she is more than just "the shadow behind the great man". She proves to herself and the world that she does have some MAJOR worth. AND ALWAYS HAS!! As Santa discovers!!
Charles Durning was delightful as Santa but slightly stiff. Terrance Mann was excellent as the "grinch" of Christmas.EXCELLENT COND. VHS