Did you know there were Christmas movies long before the Hallmark Channel? Discover some of the best from days gone by as film historian Lou Sabini joins Bill Shafer for a look at Christmas Movie Past. We’ll share titles that will surprise you, warm your heart and pique your interest. We’ll turn you on to films you’ll want to include in your holiday viewing. Plus, what was the first Christmas movie ever made? We’ll look a some scenes from it, and others from the dawn of film.
A Look Back at Christmas Movie Past with Lou Sabini
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