An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

The read

It runs a compact 48m.

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Valerie WeissDirector
• Sasha GordonOriginal Music Composer
• Jamie PachinoWriter

Cast

• Alyvia Alyn LindMaryellen Larkin
• Mary McCormackKay Larkin
• Madison LawlorJoan Larkin
• Maxwell Acee DonovanDavy Fenstermacher
• Samuel FaraciBenji
• Jessica BelkinCarolyn Larkin
• Alex MacNicollJarry Ross
• Noelle ParkerBeverly Larkin
• Jethro PoszPolio Kid
• Sean LeoPaul - Polio Kid
• Mary Linda PhillipsGrandmom
• Paul LinkeGrandpop

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