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2016

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

Directed by Valerie Weiss

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.

Duration

0h 48m

Released

November 25, 2016

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7.8

Rating11

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Lists6

Cast8

  • Alyvia Alyn Lind
  • Mary McCormack
  • Madison Lawlor
  • Maxwell Acee Donovan
  • Samuel Faraci
  • Jessica Belkin
  • Alex MacNicoll
  • Noelle E Parker

Part ofThe An American Girl Collection

Includes Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005), Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004), Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008), An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009), An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012), Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006), An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky (2013), An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight (2014), An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success (2015), An American Girl: Lea to the Rescue (2016), An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016), An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends For Life (2017), An American Girl Story - Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance (2017), An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win (2016), and American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023).

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