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The Christmas Pageant (2011)
Vera Parks, an overly intense and demanding Broadway director, gets fired from yet another job, leaving her no choice but to take a gig directing a small town Christmas pageant in upstate New York. Stunned at how basic the production is, Vera attempts to back out, but is convinced by some of the locals to give their town a chance. To her surprise, the warmth and charm of the small town grows on Vera and she even enjoys the experience of directing the pageant. When Vera discovers her former fiancé Jack recommended her for the job, she is outraged. But over time Vera appreciates the gesture, as she grows close to both Jack and his young daughter. Will love stay in the wings this time around?
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Vera Parks, an overly intense and demanding Broadway director, gets fired from yet another job, leaving her no choice but to take a gig directing a small town Christmas pageant in upstate New York. Stunned at how basic the production is, Vera attempts to back out, but is convinced by some of the locals to give their town a chance. To her surprise, the warmth and charm of the small town grows on Vera and she even enjoys the experience of directing the pageant. When Vera discovers her former fiancé Jack recommended her for the job, she is outraged. But over time Vera appreciates the gesture, as she grows close to both Jack and his young daughter. Will love stay in the wings this time around?
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Genre:TV Movie, Family
Written By:Mark Valenti
In Theaters:12/11/2011
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Runtime:87 minutes
Studio:Larry Levinson Productions, RHI Entertainment, PixL Entertainment, Bettis Productions Limited
Cast
David S. Cass Sr.
Director
Melissa Gilbert
Vera Parks
Robert Mailhouse
Jack
Candice Azzara
Ethel Clark
Edward Herrmann
Garrett Clark
Lennon Wynn
Kristin Harmon
Alex Hyde-White
Noah Humphrey
Kate Flannery
Beverly Simmons
Jennifer Hall
Anita Corning
Brendan Patrick Connor
Eddie Fleming
Gary Hershberger
Zach Wilson
Audrey Wasilewski
Sherry Gumm
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