01 December 1956 Family 4 mins
This short film is a reading of Madeline's Christmas; a supplement to the December 1956 issue of McCall's magazine, written by Ludwig Bemelmans. The reading is performed by Ireene Wicker (aka the "Singing Lady" of radio and early TV fame).
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United States 01 December 1956
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1956 Science Pictures, Cook Laboratories.