An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

2016

0h 48m

7.8(12 votes)

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Overview

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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Amazon Studios

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Alyvia Alyn Lind

Maryellen Larkin

Alyvia Alyn Lind

Acting

Mary McCormack

Kay Larkin

Mary McCormack

Acting

Madison Lawlor

Joan Larkin

Madison Lawlor

Acting

Maxwell Acee Donovan

Davy Fenstermacher

Maxwell Acee Donovan

Acting

Samuel Faraci

Benji

Samuel Faraci

Acting

Jessica Belkin

Carolyn Larkin

Jessica Belkin

Acting

Alex MacNicoll

Jarry Ross

Alex MacNicoll

Acting

Noelle E Parker

Beverly Larkin

Noelle E Parker

Acting

Jethro Posz

Polio Kid

No Image

Acting

Sean Leo

Paul - Polio Kid

Sean Leo

Acting

Mary Linda Phillips

Grandmom

No Image

Acting

Paul Linke

Grandpop

Paul Linke

Acting

Jax Daniel Morgan

Tom Larkin

No Image

Acting

Gerald Downey

Mr. Larkin

Gerald Downey

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