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Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
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00:01:39Dear, the elves need you down in the workshop.
00:01:43They're going crazy.
00:01:45You know, losing sync.
00:01:48Five days before Christmas.
00:01:50Dear, it's five days until Christmas.
00:01:54There are not enough stars in the sky for people.
00:01:59They want more and more.
00:02:01They've gotten greedy.
00:02:03Dear, the elves, they need you.
00:02:07Why am I knocking myself out?
00:02:09Well, because people would be very disappointed and unhappy if you didn't.
00:02:14They don't care about Santa Claus anymore.
00:02:17Just look at the number of believers in a naughty or nice computer.
00:02:23Oh, my.
00:02:24That is rather meager.
00:02:27Look at the gimme letters.
00:02:30Gimme Santa.
00:02:31I want Santa.
00:02:36Adam has one Santa.
00:02:38I gotta have it, Santa.
00:02:44They all want for themselves, but nobody cares about anybody else anymore.
00:02:50Know how many letters I've gotten asking me for things for other people?
00:02:56None.
00:02:58I used to inspire people to give to each other.
00:03:01Yes, dear.
00:03:01You're a spirit, a great spirit.
00:03:05Used to be.
00:03:13Now, nobody believes in what I stand for.
00:03:16I'm outmoded like last year's toy.
00:03:21I'm not needed.
00:03:22And you know what?
00:03:24I'm tired of caring when everybody else doesn't.
00:03:32I'm quitting.
00:03:35They can have Christmas without me.
00:03:59Hello?
00:04:01Daddy, I know you go.
00:04:03When are you coming home?
00:04:04Oh, sweetie, I wish I could come home for Christmas, but I just can't.
00:04:08They need me at Wonder Records.
00:04:11Oh.
00:04:12So, uh, how's the weather in Chicago?
00:04:15Any snow on the ground yet?
00:04:18A little.
00:04:20It's cold.
00:04:27Hi.
00:04:28We both miss you.
00:04:30Oh, me too, honey.
00:04:31But I'm right in the middle of something really big, and I just can't get away.
00:04:36This is our first Christmas apart, Jeff.
00:04:39It really is lonely here without you.
00:04:43Maybe, maybe we could fly out.
00:04:45Oh, honey, honey, don't do that.
00:04:46Now, we can't afford it, and we've got all these things to pay off, you know.
00:04:51What's the point of working so hard if we can't be together?
00:04:54Honey, we will.
00:04:55Well, I just need more time to make it happen, okay?
00:05:04Snuggles?
00:05:06Yeah.
00:05:08Double snuggles.
00:05:11Oh, oh, hold on.
00:05:16Bye, Daddy.
00:05:17Daddy, I love you.
00:05:20I love you, Jenny.
00:05:31All the other kids at school, their fathers didn't have to go away for Christmas.
00:05:37Yes, I know.
00:05:40Why'd Daddy have to go away anyway?
00:05:44Jennifer?
00:05:46Daddy got a very important job in California.
00:05:49We'll see him soon.
00:05:53I hope.
00:06:03Look, Baxter, you're going to lose this job, too, if you don't stay at the p.m.
00:06:07I'm sorry, Craig.
00:06:09I needed to talk to my family, and the phone in my apartment's been disconnected.
00:06:12And I didn't lose my job at Wonder Records.
00:06:15I was eliminated in some budget cut.
00:06:17Well, if you want to keep this job, you've got to keep playing.
00:06:21Customers want jolly.
00:06:22Hey, they buy more.
00:06:24Yes.
00:06:35Mom?
00:06:36Mm-hmm.
00:06:38Mom?
00:06:39Yes?
00:06:41I got an idea.
00:06:43How about we go and surprise Daddy?
00:06:48Jennifer, no matter how much I might want to go, I can't.
00:06:51I've got to finish these sketches by Christmas.
00:06:58Well, we don't have to fly.
00:07:01I mean, we could drive.
00:07:04That won't cost so much.
00:07:08Oh, you think that home bunker of a car would make it?
00:07:12Besides, I have responsibilities.
00:07:15And when you get older, you will understand that.
00:07:18Well, I don't want to understand.
00:07:20I want to spend Christmas with you and Daddy.
00:07:23Well, Jennifer, we can't always have what we want.
00:07:28You want some hot chocolate?
00:07:32Well, okay.
00:07:34Okay.
00:07:37Mom.
00:07:39Mm-hmm.
00:07:40Do you think if I were on Santa Claus, he'd bring back Daddy for Christmas?
00:07:46I wouldn't ask for anything else.
00:07:48I wish he could, sweetheart.
00:07:50But there are just some things that even Santa Claus can't do.
00:08:01Dear Santa,
00:08:04I miss my Daddy so much.
00:08:10Mommy and I haven't seen him for almost a year.
00:08:18Can you find a way to bring our family back together again for Christmas?
00:08:30I know you're awfully busy, Santa, but I'm not asking for me.
00:08:40My mom is so lonely without him.
00:08:46I promise to be good forever and ever if you do.
00:08:57Your friend, Jennifer Baxter.
00:09:04P.S.
00:09:06God bless you, Santa.
00:09:09Santa.
00:09:27Quit Christmas.
00:09:29Well, I can't believe I'm hearing this.
00:09:51Read this.
00:09:52Read this.
00:10:03Dear Santa, Miss Daddy,
00:10:07I'm not asking for me.
00:10:09Mommy's awfully lonely.
00:10:11Thank you, Jennifer Baxter.
00:10:14Sounds as if someone really needs you.
00:10:17One letter out of a world with three billion people in it?
00:10:20I just bet if you went carefully through those letters, you'd find other people who need you.
00:10:27What about all of the people who really do believe?
00:10:31You'll be letting them down.
00:10:34Appears they've let me down.
00:10:36But you are the spirit of giving.
00:10:39You're needed in this world.
00:10:41What's all this noise about quitting?
00:10:45Santa doesn't believe that anyone really cares about him anymore.
00:10:49Upon my word, it's most absurd.
00:10:51This time of year, it's clear I fear, no longer will be a time of cheer.
00:10:56Or maybe when I quit working my fingers to the bones, my nails will grow back.
00:10:59Well, Santa's got a right to a good rest.
00:11:03If he wants one.
00:11:04We're toy makers.
00:11:06That's what we are with the best.
00:11:07We don't need a rest.
00:11:09We'll just have to adjust.
00:11:10Adjust?
00:11:13Let's face some facts here, you looney tune elves.
00:11:17If Santa quits the business, we're in big trouble.
00:11:21Oh, like out of a job.
00:11:24Who wants to hire an elf?
00:11:27Especially a big elf like me.
00:11:29You wouldn't eat quite so many cookies, Philpott.
00:11:32Maybe you wouldn't be such a big elf.
00:11:35I'll find work for all of you, don't worry.
00:11:39I have an idea.
00:11:41Well, I'm glad somebody does.
00:11:43You helped Jennifer Baxter get her father home for Christmas.
00:11:47And while you're out among the people, I'll bet you'll find out they really do care.
00:11:51What?
00:11:52I knew you'd say yes.
00:11:54I didn't.
00:11:55Then let's get Santa's bagpacks.
00:11:57I didn't.
00:11:58Oh, uh, Sandy there, you could use a trim.
00:12:00I didn't.
00:12:01Would you bring me my scissors?
00:12:03How come you're so sure I'll give in?
00:12:06After 323 years of marriage.
00:12:13Now, you must promise, while you're out among the people, not to use any of your magic.
00:12:18You know how it unnerves them.
00:12:20And besides, it wouldn't be fair to your quest.
00:12:23You have to let them prove that basically they're good at heart.
00:12:28Promise?
00:12:30Promise.
00:12:41Oh, sorry.
00:12:45Oh, sorry.
00:12:46Oh, sorry.
00:13:04Excuse me, do you mind?
00:13:06Mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, that's the one I want.
00:13:13Well, maybe a Val Cheapo here can cop up the cash.
00:13:17Hey, will you can it with that talk in front of the kid?
00:13:19We're talking expensive with this toy, and we're over our limit with the credit cards.
00:13:23Oh, give me a break.
00:13:24You can always find the money for what you want.
00:13:27Look, I don't mean to intrude.
00:13:29Then don't.
00:13:30I would think the holidays would generate a little more kindness and understanding toward
00:13:35each other.
00:13:36Don't you get the Christmas spirit?
00:13:37All I get is bills and more bills.
00:13:40Brad's parents are giving him one.
00:13:42I won't want to.
00:13:44I won, I won, I won, I won it.
00:13:46If you don't stop yelling like that, Santa Claus won't bring you any toys.
00:13:51Oh, oh, oh, come on.
00:13:54I won, I won, I won, I won, I won, I won, I won, I won, I won, I won,
00:13:59I won, I won,
00:14:00I won, I won, I won.
00:14:02Come discover this land called America.
00:14:05Go by bus.
00:14:09Just reach out your hand, touch America.
00:14:12Go by bus.
00:14:15Come eat to West, we're now in the field of air.
00:14:20Did you know that you can travel coast to coast by bus at a very affordable price?
00:14:25Visit your loved ones this holiday season.
00:14:27Go by bus.
00:14:29Calm down, Larry.
00:14:30I told you the sketches would be ready on time, okay?
00:14:33Okay!
00:14:38What is it?
00:14:41I was wondering, if I have enough money in my treasure box, can we go see Daddy?
00:14:46I already told you, Jenny, no.
00:14:48No, we can't.
00:14:48We can't afford it.
00:14:50Now let's just drop this go see Daddy stuff.
00:14:55But maybe Daddy's lonely.
00:14:58I'm sure he is, sweetheart.
00:15:01But I don't want to hear about it anymore.
00:15:03I'm very busy.
00:15:06I have an idea.
00:15:07Why don't you call Stacy?
00:15:09The two of you could play.
00:15:12Stacy gotta go see a Christmas tree in the park with her, Daddy.
00:15:36Not this Christmas.
00:15:39Hey, buddy.
00:15:40Huh?
00:15:41Spare some cash?
00:15:42I don't carry any cash.
00:15:44Never found I needed it.
00:15:46Yeah?
00:15:47Yeah.
00:15:48I'll just bet an old geezer like you's got a wallet stuffed with money.
00:15:51Come on!
00:15:53Come on!
00:15:53Is this everything I have?
00:15:54Open it.
00:15:56Come on, come on.
00:15:59You believe in Santa Claus?
00:16:07Santa Claus?
00:16:08That's personal, huh?
00:16:16I told him 25,000 male dolls with dark, curly hair.
00:16:21No, you told me 25,000 female dolls with blonde, straight hair.
00:16:25Buffoon.
00:16:26Now, boys.
00:16:29North Pole?
00:16:31Oh.
00:16:33Hello.
00:16:35Hello, dear.
00:16:37Having fun?
00:16:39You were what?
00:16:42Mugged?
00:16:43But you're all right now, aren't you?
00:16:48Good.
00:16:50Oh, I don't blame you for being upset being treated so badly,
00:16:54but you did promise that you were going to stick it out a few days.
00:16:58And I've never known you to go back on your word.
00:17:02That's why we all love you.
00:17:04You won't regret it.
00:17:07Goodbye.
00:17:09Goodbye.
00:17:31How much does it cost to go to Los Angeles?
00:17:34Well, it depends if you're a little girl or a grown-up,
00:17:37and whether you're going one-way or round-trip.
00:17:39Is this for you?
00:17:41Mm-hmm.
00:17:42Uh, just you or your mommy and daddy, too?
00:17:45Just me.
00:17:46I see.
00:17:47Let's count the money.
00:17:49I'm sure I have enough.
00:17:51Ah, hold it a second.
00:17:52I want to call and see if I can find a special fare for you.
00:17:56Just wait right there, okay?
00:18:00I want to call and see if I can find a special fare for you.
00:18:01Security, please.
00:18:11Hello?
00:18:13Yeah, sure.
00:18:15Hold on.
00:18:15Just a sec.
00:18:17Jenny, telephone.
00:18:18It's Stacy.
00:18:23Jenny?
00:18:28Jennifer?
00:18:29Jennifer?
00:18:30Jennifer, did you hear me?
00:18:36Jennifer?
00:18:37Jennifer?
00:18:39Jennifer, this is not funny.
00:18:43Jennifer, I'm not in the mood for this.
00:18:45Where are you?
00:18:46I'm not in the mood for this.
00:18:47Alrighty, passenger, Paul Patterson.
00:18:50Please pick up the nearest courtesy telephone.
00:20:01I'm Jennifer, but...
00:20:07I'm just Jennifer, and I'm going to California.
00:20:11To see your daddy for Christmas, I know.
00:20:14You do?
00:20:14Mm-hmm.
00:20:16How do you know?
00:20:18Look, I guess.
00:20:21Oh.
00:20:24Where are you going?
00:20:27With you.
00:20:29With me?
00:20:30Mm.
00:20:32Why me?
00:20:34Because a little girl like you shouldn't travel alone.
00:20:38Okay, folks.
00:20:39We'll be pulling out in three minutes.
00:20:43You must have heard daddy's jingle.
00:20:45Everybody knows it.
00:20:48My little puppy eats bow-wow-chow.
00:20:52It's doggie-licious.
00:20:55What a lovely song.
00:20:59Daddy hates it.
00:21:00He wants to write real music.
00:21:03That's why he's in California.
00:21:05He's working very, very hard for Wonder Records.
00:21:21Now, that's very lovely.
00:21:25Daddy wrote it for me.
00:21:28It doesn't have any words yet.
00:21:30I got a postcard from every place he's been to.
00:21:34Do you have a ticket, young lady?
00:21:38I, uh, sure do.
00:21:41Good.
00:21:42Then you can give it to me.
00:21:48Here we go.
00:21:50Do a ticket to Los Angeles, California.
00:21:53What?
00:21:53Where?
00:21:55Okay, we'll pull out in a minute.
00:21:58How'd you do that?
00:22:00I always keep an extra ticket handy.
00:22:03You do?
00:22:04Mm-hmm.
00:22:06You know, uh, for emergencies.
00:22:16Lots and lots.
00:22:21How come you know so much about me?
00:22:27You know...
00:22:29I shouldn't be talking to you.
00:22:32My mother says I shouldn't talk to strangers.
00:22:36Well, your mother is right.
00:22:38You shouldn't talk to strangers.
00:22:41Maybe I'd better get off.
00:22:44Maybe you should take this.
00:22:51That's my letter.
00:22:53How'd you get my letter to Santa?
00:22:56I know it may appear a bit funny that I have your letter.
00:22:59And how'd you know I was going to see my daddy?
00:23:03I can't explain.
00:23:08Go ahead.
00:23:10Well, the fact is...
00:23:13You're Santa Claus!
00:23:15I know it might appear a little Santa Claus.
00:23:39You've got to find her.
00:23:41My husband is across the country,
00:23:43and I... I... I haven't been able to reach him.
00:23:49So you're sure her treasure box has enough money to get her to California?
00:23:55Well...
00:23:56Yeah.
00:23:58Yeah, I think so.
00:24:00Yeah, she's been saving for a long time.
00:24:07And her note very clearly says where she's going.
00:24:11So...
00:24:12we'll just cover all the ways she can get there.
00:24:19You know, I've never ran away from home before.
00:24:22This is my very first time.
00:24:27Jenny...
00:24:29Is it okay if I call you Jenny?
00:24:31Uh-huh.
00:24:32Your mother must be terribly worried about you.
00:24:35We must call her the minute we arrive at the next stop.
00:24:38But you just...
00:24:39No buts.
00:24:40You make me come back.
00:24:44Besides, everything's okay. I'd love to know.
00:24:46Um, Jenny, tell me the truth.
00:24:49You don't really believe in Santa Claus.
00:24:51Of course I believe in you, Santa.
00:24:53How come you're not wearing your red and white suit?
00:24:55Because people aren't supposed to recognize me.
00:25:00I'm on a secret mission.
00:25:02You...
00:25:03You are?
00:25:04Mm-hmm.
00:25:05But you've got to promise you won't tell anybody.
00:25:09Promise?
00:25:10Yes.
00:25:12I've come from the North Pole to find something out without people knowing I'm looking for it.
00:25:16And help a little girl find her father.
00:25:20Oh, I know you wouldn't let me down, Santa.
00:25:22I love you loads and loads.
00:25:25And I promise...
00:25:27I won't tell anybody about your secret.
00:25:30Even if I don't quite understand it.
00:25:34Loads and loads.
00:25:45Help the needy. Help the poor. St. John's raffle.
00:25:49Ten bucks a shot. Ten bucks a shot.
00:25:51How about winning a popcorn popper?
00:25:53Discount. Five bucks a shot, sir. Five bucks.
00:25:55One and only time, ladies. Ladies, would you like to win a popcorn popper?
00:25:58Five bucks a shot.
00:26:00Three lousy tickets in six hours.
00:26:03Will you be quiet, Velma?
00:26:06Help the needy. Help the poor. Win a raffle ticket right here. Five bucks a shot.
00:26:13I thought running a scam was supposed to be easier than real work. This is killing me.
00:26:18Velma, will you be cool?
00:26:21I think I just spotted a pigeon approaching.
00:26:24Looks more like a penguin to me.
00:26:28Excuse me, kind sir and lovely young lady.
00:26:30I'm Napoleon.
00:26:31And I was wondering if you would like to buy a raffle ticket for the needy of St. John.
00:26:35We have a phone call to make right now.
00:26:39Do we really have to?
00:26:42Some people care about the poor.
00:26:48You're very right, young man.
00:26:53I'm sorry, but I don't have any money on me right now.
00:26:56We take credit cards.
00:27:00Let's go.
00:27:01I'd like to buy a raffle ticket, please.
00:27:03Ten dollars, madam.
00:27:05You know, I never buy these things, but suddenly I'm feeling this wonderful Christmas spirit.
00:27:11Merry Christmas.
00:27:12Merry Christmas.
00:27:13I'd like one for each member of my family.
00:27:15How many in your family, madam?
00:27:17There's five of us.
00:27:18Five.
00:27:19Make it six.
00:27:20Six?
00:27:21Oh, I love it.
00:27:22You are right here.
00:27:24Merry Christmas.
00:27:26Two.
00:27:26Two.
00:27:29We have to call your mother right now.
00:27:34Don't let that old man get away.
00:27:36Don't worry.
00:27:37I won't.
00:27:38How many tickets, sir?
00:27:39You're at the bus station in Denver?
00:27:41With Santa Claus?
00:27:43I wasn't supposed to tell you, Mommy.
00:27:44Jenny!
00:27:46Please don't tell Santa...
00:27:48Have I told you about him?
00:27:52He's on a secret mission.
00:27:54Jennifer!
00:27:55Don't worry.
00:27:56It's been a great trip.
00:27:58I'm real okay.
00:27:59Jenny?
00:28:00Did some man tell you that he was Santa Claus so that you'd go with him?
00:28:03No.
00:28:04Jennifer, I want you to listen very carefully to me.
00:28:07Would you like to talk to him?
00:28:09Hold on.
00:28:11Jennifer!
00:28:12Pardon me, sir.
00:28:13Uh, but perhaps we could be of mutual service to each other.
00:28:17I couldn't help but notice our business picked up when you arrived.
00:28:20I thought we were going to find Daddy.
00:28:22Not until we get your mother's permission.
00:28:24The bus is going to leave.
00:28:26Before the bus leaves, perhaps you could perform a kindness for the poor people of St. John's Parish?
00:28:32Mom wants to talk to you.
00:28:34What are you getting at?
00:28:36He wants you to help himself!
00:28:37Raffle tickets!
00:28:39Well, how much have you collected so far?
00:28:41Well, you see, people really aren't in a giving mood, but with your help...
00:28:45I...
00:28:45We don't have time, Santa!
00:28:49Tell your mother I'll be right there, Jenny.
00:28:53So, my good man, tell me about St. John's Parish.
00:28:58Oh.
00:29:01Uh...
00:29:02Santa's real busy right now.
00:29:03Now listen to me and don't get off the phone!
00:29:06Okay, Mom.
00:29:07But my bus is about to leave.
00:29:09Shh!
00:29:11I...
00:29:11I want you to find a policeman.
00:29:14And I want you to go to the station master's office and I want you to wait!
00:29:17Mom!
00:29:18My bus!
00:29:19Jenny!
00:29:21There he is.
00:29:22That's him.
00:29:23Ready?
00:29:24Hold it right there!
00:29:26Uh-oh.
00:29:28Jenny!
00:29:29What's all this doing?
00:29:31I said, hold it.
00:29:32Hey, come on, guys.
00:29:33I'm trying to make an honest living here.
00:29:34Yeah, let's see your license.
00:29:36I owe us to slam it for sure!
00:29:37I'll take that money.
00:29:38You can't arrest him!
00:29:40You mean this man is not honest?
00:29:41Well, what about you, sir?
00:29:43All right, let's go.
00:29:45Napoleon, who need this money?
00:29:47I said, let's go!
00:29:49You don't understand.
00:29:50This is Santa Claus!
00:29:52No, no, Jenny.
00:29:53That won't help.
00:29:56I just don't understand this.
00:30:00You know, there's been a terrible mistake here.
00:30:03The way I understand it, you were running an illegal raffle and you deserve to be behind bars.
00:30:27What do you mean no little girl's contact at the bus station police?
00:30:30This is the station master's office, right?
00:30:33Okay, okay.
00:30:34Well, she must be there.
00:30:35She's waiting for me to pick her up.
00:30:36I'm calling to let her know that I've been delayed.
00:30:39She's traveling with a man who says he's Santa Claus and...
00:30:42No, no!
00:30:44This is not a joke!
00:30:46I'm standing out here in the freezing cold watching my car die.
00:30:49You think this is fun?
00:30:50This is not fun!
00:30:52What, what, operator?
00:30:54No, no, no, operator, no.
00:30:56I'm not finished.
00:30:57Operator?
00:31:00You heard right, dear.
00:31:02Arrested.
00:31:04Me.
00:31:05The theft.
00:31:06And running an illegal gambling operation.
00:31:09Oh, dear.
00:31:09That is a lot of trouble.
00:31:11Things are a mess here.
00:31:12It's no picnic here, either.
00:31:14With you gone, somebody has to run the factory.
00:31:18Three days till Christmas.
00:31:20It's only three days until Christmas, dear.
00:31:23Well, I'm fed up.
00:31:24It's time to quit.
00:31:25How's Jennifer?
00:31:27Annoyed by the delay.
00:31:28Did you make her a promise?
00:31:30What?
00:31:31What?
00:31:31Time's up, buddy.
00:31:33You've got to give it a full try, dear.
00:31:36I've got to go, dear.
00:31:37The long arm of the law is about to throw me back into jail.
00:31:41Bye.
00:31:44Let's go.
00:31:47Wait a minute.
00:31:56Tell me.
00:31:57Do you believe in Santa Claus?
00:31:59Sure, buddy.
00:32:00Sure.
00:32:01And the Tooth Fairy, and Mother Goose, and the Easter Bunny.
00:32:05But Santa...
00:32:06Santa is my real, true favorite woman.
00:32:09That's what I figured.
00:32:11Apologize.
00:32:13Apologize, huh?
00:32:14Yes.
00:32:15He trusted you.
00:32:16And now he feels real bad.
00:32:18I was going to give the money to someone who...
00:32:21I was going to give the money to people who really needed it.
00:32:25That's why I'm proud of you, Napoleon.
00:32:27A sucker gives the money back!
00:32:29So, will you do it?
00:32:31Will you tell Father John and Santa you're sorry?
00:32:33Santa.
00:32:36I, um...
00:32:38I mean Mr. Nicholas.
00:32:44Santa.
00:32:53Excuse me.
00:32:54I'm here to bail somebody out.
00:32:56What name?
00:32:57Well, Santa Claus.
00:33:00Which one?
00:33:01I have a cell phone.
00:33:03Uh, big man.
00:33:05White hair.
00:33:06White beard.
00:33:08Laughs a lot.
00:33:18Uh, with that you could bail out the Jolly Green Giant.
00:33:22Who's he?
00:33:27Mr. Nicholas.
00:33:32I want you to know I'm deeply ashamed of my actions.
00:33:37Can you ever find it in your heart to forgive me?
00:33:41You hurt a lot of people.
00:33:46But I'll try.
00:33:51All right, I'll use Santa as a maid bound.
00:33:55Uh, what about me?
00:33:58Them.
00:33:58Not you.
00:33:59Why not me?
00:34:00Because nobody cares enough to put up money for you.
00:34:02Oh, that's not a nice thing to say.
00:34:04This man may have flaws, but at heart he's a decent human being.
00:34:07Decent! Decent! Decent!
00:34:09Yeah, well tell it to the judge.
00:34:10I will.
00:34:11On January 8th, when he comes up for a hearing.
00:34:14Now, do you want to get out of jail or stay?
00:34:15I don't have all day.
00:34:16I'll see what I can do.
00:34:19Who paid my bail?
00:34:20Uh, the big guy.
00:34:22Kind of funny looking.
00:34:23Wearing green.
00:34:24Lots of green.
00:34:25One of my elves?
00:34:27Here?
00:34:27He's waiting for you over there.
00:34:31An elf?
00:34:33Then he really is Santa Claus.
00:34:36Don't tell me I just missed out on the biggest score of my life.
00:34:39The figures?
00:34:46Did Mrs. Claus change her mind and send you here to get me out?
00:34:49Uh, not exactly, Santa, uh, Chief.
00:34:52Don't you think it's time we went back to the, uh, North, uh, workshop?
00:34:56Wait a minute.
00:34:58Y'all are going to California, aren't we?
00:35:02I won't be able to take you, Jenny, without your mother's permission.
00:35:06She'll only make me go back.
00:35:09You're my only hope to get my family back together again.
00:35:13Please?
00:35:18I'm sure Father John will-
00:35:19No.
00:35:21Please.
00:35:23Jenny, look at it from my point of view.
00:35:25Santa, you're breaking a promise under a very selfish reason.
00:35:29Selfish?
00:35:30Yes.
00:35:31Your secret mission is more important than helping someone who believes in you and really needs you.
00:35:38Well, even if I agree to take you, Jenny, and I'm not saying I am,
00:35:42how will we get you there?
00:35:44We can use your magic sleigh.
00:35:50No, I can't do that. I promised, uh...
00:35:53Maybe I can help you, Pops.
00:35:54I'm in transportation.
00:36:07No problem.
00:36:09No problem.
00:36:11No problem.
00:36:18You're out of here, Nettie.
00:36:20No problem.
00:36:21It's not of this giant thanes of this giant thanes of this giant.
00:36:29she's just a little girl how could you let her run away from you lady this is a police station
00:36:33not a daycare center and we've called you four times an hour since we found her my car broke
00:36:40down on the turnpike had to take a bus to get here what was i supposed to do what is
00:36:44this it's
00:36:44a note from jennifer don't worry mommy santa claus is taking me to california to see daddy
00:36:52you let her leave with some man who said he was santa claus hey lady what can i tell you
00:36:58he was bailed out by an elf a very wealthy elf sergeant excuse me you're a lunatic that's what
00:37:05i can tell you lady lady over here yeah
00:37:26you're jennifer baxter's mom aren't you i'm napoleon the great and this is velma the
00:37:34magnificent i'm laura laura baxter we know where she's gone to well i know i know she went to
00:37:42california oh around here look at this
00:37:59uh jennifer says she thinks you're a wonderful person because you apologized what bail us out
00:38:05and we'll help you find her bail us out bail us out you see she and the old man who
00:38:11says that
00:38:11santa claus well they left here together do you believe that too he's not santa claus he's not
00:38:18santa claus you see he stole some money and he blamed it on us and all we want to do
00:38:23is return
00:38:24it to its rightful owners you mean my daughter is with a thief well that's why you need someone who
00:38:31understands the criminal mentality to help you you'll find her faster if you get us out of here
00:38:38faster we know where she's gone to
00:38:58i'm sorry none of the baxters can come to the phone right now so please leave a message at the
00:39:03beep
00:39:06mrs baxter i know you're terribly worried about jennifer but she is fine we've been waiting here in
00:39:12denver for you but you haven't shown up yet so uh i don't want to leave her alone here so
00:39:16we're taking
00:39:17her to her father and mrs baxter please don't worry hi mommy i'm all right i love you
00:39:30oh santa i knew you wouldn't let me down
00:39:36i want you to go back to the north pole mrs claus needs you whatever you say chief
00:39:42does this mean we're going home to christmas
00:39:47it means nothing of the sort
00:40:07side those tenderloins
00:40:09current calling
00:40:21jennifer
00:40:26jennifer
00:40:27jenni come to death
00:40:28jennifer
00:40:37jennifer
00:40:47Jennifer Baxter, you land that balloon right now!
00:40:53Jennifer, no, no, help!
00:41:13I wish we thought to bring food along.
00:41:16Want a cookie?
00:41:19Where are we, Santa?
00:41:21I'm not sure.
00:41:22You must be a great navigator.
00:41:25All that aside, this has me a bit turned around.
00:41:29Are we lost?
00:41:32And you, you muddlesome, overgrown elf.
00:41:36Can't you ever not get into trouble?
00:41:39It's my karma.
00:41:41It's all my fault.
00:41:44I thought mine would make me go back.
00:41:47You're right on that score.
00:41:50I was wrong to run away, wasn't I?
00:41:53I would think by now, your mother's got to be absolutely frantic,
00:41:58and no doubt your father's beside himself as well.
00:42:00At least their buns aren't frozen.
00:42:02This was all a big mistake, wasn't it?
00:42:05Well, if you promise to keep me informed about your plans, I'll see what I can do to fix things,
00:42:12huh?
00:42:12Right?
00:42:28We lost him.
00:42:30Don't worry. We'll find him.
00:42:32Oh, sure. Where?
00:42:34California! Here we come!
00:42:44So, will you do it?
00:42:48Come on.
00:42:50Please?
00:42:52I'm really not in the mood.
00:42:53Oh, go ahead. It'll make you feel better.
00:42:59Ready?
00:43:03Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha?
00:43:26Oh, wow. I really do feel better.
00:43:30That was great.
00:43:33Three days till Christmas.
00:43:35Oh, shut up.
00:43:37Santa.
00:43:38Hmm?
00:43:39I'm happy you're helping me find my daddy and everything.
00:43:44But I was kind of wondering.
00:43:46How come you're not at the North Pole and getting ready for Christmas?
00:43:51Are you going to have time?
00:43:54I mean, after we find my daddy?
00:43:59What's up?
00:44:00You're awfully quiet.
00:44:03I've been thinking of quitting Christmas.
00:44:07You can't do that.
00:44:09Why not?
00:44:11Most people these days don't believe in me.
00:44:14They've lost the spirit of Christmas.
00:44:17I feel like I'm not needed.
00:44:19But I believe in you.
00:44:24I wish everybody felt the way you do it, Jenny.
00:44:29But with most people, just when I think there's a chance they might really care for each other,
00:44:39something bad happens, like with Napoleon and the raffle.
00:44:42Well, he was just using us.
00:44:46But he apologized to you.
00:44:49He proved he could change.
00:44:52All I need was you to show him that he was wrong.
00:44:57Okay, so two people believe.
00:44:59Three.
00:45:00Three.
00:45:01Four.
00:45:01Four.
00:45:02Four.
00:45:03Don't forget Velma.
00:45:04Oh, no.
00:45:07Oh, no.
00:45:09What is it?
00:45:11It seems to me, Santa.
00:45:14We're out of fuel.
00:45:16Do something.
00:45:18Try it.
00:45:20We need less weight.
00:45:23Oh, no.
00:45:24Santa, please.
00:45:25No.
00:45:26Help.
00:45:27You don't get out of the way.
00:45:29Oh.
00:45:29Oh.
00:45:58Are you all right?
00:46:02We make quite a team, don't we?
00:46:05You're a brave girl, Jenny.
00:46:07I couldn't have done it without you, Santa.
00:46:09I do come in handy once in a while, don't I?
00:46:16No part.
00:46:17Huh?
00:46:18We've landed.
00:46:19Oh.
00:46:21I want you to go back to the North Pole and help Mrs. Claus finish the toy orders.
00:46:27What difference does it make if you're not going to be there delivering them?
00:46:35Yes, operator, I will hold on.
00:46:47You, um, you don't have a Jeff Baxter listed?
00:46:51Are you sure?
00:46:52This is Wonder Records, isn't it?
00:46:55No, no.
00:46:55Nobody else can help me.
00:46:58Let's go.
00:47:02Hi.
00:47:04Hi.
00:47:05I'm Jennifer Baxter, and I'm going to California.
00:47:09I'm traveling with Santa Claus, and we flew here in a hot air balloon.
00:47:15Except we ran out of fuel, and we crashed.
00:47:18And now we walked here, and we're waiting for the next bus to Los Angeles.
00:47:23Give me a break.
00:47:26What's wrong with you guys?
00:47:29The bank's going to take our farm away.
00:47:31And in five minutes, I'm not going to have a place to sleep anymore.
00:47:36I'm sorry, Clyde, but you leave me no choice.
00:47:38You've missed your last four mortgage payments.
00:47:41You know I'm good for it, Mr. Castleberry.
00:47:43My grandfather started our place, borrowing money from your grandfather.
00:47:48Our families have been doing business together a long time.
00:47:52What can I do when the weather turns against me?
00:47:58I'm sorry, Clyde.
00:48:14I still got till Christmas Eve to come up with $5,000, Castleberry.
00:48:18So don't start printing up any for sale signs just yet.
00:48:24I, uh, I left word for your mother on her answering machine.
00:48:28We're still going to California, right?
00:48:31I guess we will.
00:48:34Except we need to find a place to stay tonight.
00:48:37Are you Santa Claus?
00:48:40Now, who ever gave you that idea?
00:48:43She did.
00:48:45Well, what can I do if she wants to believe I'm Santa Claus?
00:48:55Daddy, what happened?
00:48:57You got us a little time, kiddo.
00:48:59How long?
00:49:01All I got to do is win the Banning sleigh race, and we're home free.
00:49:05That shouldn't be too hard, should it?
00:49:07Daddy, these people missed their bus, and they need a place to stay tonight.
00:49:14Well, we don't have much, but you're welcome to share.
00:49:18That's very kind of you.
00:49:25For what we're about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful.
00:49:29Amen.
00:49:30Amen.
00:49:32Daddy, couldn't we ask God for $5,000?
00:49:37Brian.
00:49:37I wish it were that easy, son.
00:49:39Dad's going to have to win the sleigh race.
00:49:42Right, Dad?
00:49:44I doubt I can drive one of those things good enough to win the race.
00:49:48Maybe I can help.
00:49:50Not now.
00:49:52You don't have enough time.
00:49:54Now, Jenny, who knows more about driving a sleigh than I do?
00:49:58You promised to take me to California tomorrow.
00:50:03Jenny, these people are having a bad time.
00:50:05I'd like to help them.
00:50:06You mean you'd enter that race on our behalf?
00:50:11What do you say, Jenny?
00:50:15I know Jenny wants me to do it.
00:50:23Yes, Mr. Bannings.
00:50:25I'll have the Jessup property by Christmas.
00:50:27And then you can buy all of it.
00:50:30Yes, for a price, of course.
00:50:33Well, I think this new shopping mall
00:50:36is going to be quite the magnet for our town.
00:50:40And quite profitable, too.
00:50:42Pop, you wanted to see me.
00:50:43I have to go.
00:50:44My next appointment just showed up.
00:50:46It's a done deal.
00:50:48Count on it.
00:50:50Bye.
00:50:51Ah, Jessup has just entered Banning's sleigh race.
00:50:56So?
00:50:57So the prize is $5,000, you don't!
00:51:01As in exactly what Jessup owes me.
00:51:04Now listen, Norbert.
00:51:05I want you to win that race.
00:51:07Whatever it takes.
00:51:09Win?
00:51:10I'll squash him like a fly.
00:51:14Do it.
00:51:32You think somebody who designed clothes for a living
00:51:35would dress more appropriately for the weather?
00:51:41That is, if I have a job when I get back from California,
00:51:45my boss doesn't even know I'm gone!
00:51:48Come on.
00:52:19Come on.
00:52:48Come on.
00:52:50Where's Jessup?
00:52:54I stay for a race.
00:52:57What happened to Jessup?
00:53:00I'm driving for him.
00:53:05Hey, uh, Grandpa,
00:53:07don't you think you're a little too old and fat for this contest?
00:53:11Well, we'll find out at the finish line, wouldn't we, young fella?
00:53:16Grandpa.
00:53:18You way out of your league.
00:53:26You're gonna win.
00:53:27I know it.
00:53:29I said an extra special prayer for you last night before I went to sleep.
00:53:34Oh, thank you.
00:53:34Look, uh, whatever happens,
00:53:36I want you to know the wife and I appreciate what you're doing for our family.
00:53:40I'm glad to.
00:53:43As a matter of fact, I think I'm gonna enjoy this.
00:54:08Welcome to Grand Targary's third annual Christmas sleigh race.
00:54:18Sponsored again this year by Bannings,
00:54:20where if you can't find it,
00:54:22it can't be found.
00:54:27Ready, gentlemen?
00:54:31Ready, gentlemen?
00:55:10Forgive me, dear, for breaking my promise.
00:55:17Oh, my thing.
00:55:30Fall out.
00:55:33Um, um, um, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh.
00:55:34Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh.
00:56:21Two more days till Christmas.
00:56:24Who asked you?
00:56:29$5,000 check to the winner.
00:56:33Yeah!
00:56:39Well, this should keep the wool from your door.
00:56:44Right, Mr. Banning?
00:56:49I don't know how to thank you.
00:56:51Ah!
00:56:57Let's wash him like a fly, huh?
00:57:00What happened?
00:57:01They said, what happened?
00:57:03But I saw the runner's off, Pop.
00:57:05He used some kind of magic out there.
00:57:08Magic?
00:57:09Next you'll tell me you believe in Santa Claus.
00:57:15Here's a little something for your journey.
00:57:17Oh, you shouldn't have.
00:57:18Oh, this train won't take you all the way there.
00:57:20You can catch a bus on the other side of the mountain.
00:57:22You're going to pay back every dime, Mr. Nicholas, I swear.
00:57:25No need to, Clyde.
00:57:27Tell you the truth, that race was rather invigorating.
00:57:29I could use more exercise.
00:57:32I guess there really is a Santa Claus after all.
00:57:34There sure is.
00:57:36See?
00:57:37I told you people still believe.
00:57:40But not enough to convince me people really care.
00:57:42Oh, boy!
00:57:45Bye, Santa.
00:57:47Bye!
00:57:47Bye!
00:57:48Take care.
00:57:50Thank you for your hospitality.
00:57:52Anytime.
00:57:53You come back.
00:57:54God bless you.
00:57:55Bye-bye.
00:57:56Bye.
00:57:56Bye.
00:57:57Bye.
00:58:09Are you still mad at me?
00:58:12Mad at you?
00:58:14What are we for?
00:58:17For not wanting you to stay and win the sleigh race.
00:58:22Just thinking about myself.
00:58:24I'm not mad at you, Jenny.
00:58:26Just a little disappointed.
00:58:29It's all my fault.
00:58:33There will never be another Christmas with Santa Claus.
00:58:38No, Jenny.
00:58:41It's not your fault.
00:58:43It's just the way things are these days.
00:58:45It's the way things are the best.
00:58:49In the last of this family...
00:58:50Maybe you can grow your health or have to go with one a p...
00:58:50...
00:58:51...
00:58:57...
00:58:58...
00:59:00...
00:59:12You're...
00:59:14It's...
00:59:15...
00:59:15It's a known...
00:59:24Good afternoon, sir. Young lady, right this way, please.
00:59:36Are you sure you're waiting for us?
00:59:38Oh, absolutely. I was told you'd be on this train, and here you are.
00:59:42Please.
01:00:59Welcome to Woodford Industries. We're the number one producer of vitamins and health food in the mountain states.
01:01:04I'm Andrew Woodford. Are you friends with my father?
01:01:07Uh, perhaps. We're not sure yet.
01:01:10Come along. Let me show you the factory.
01:01:12Well, maybe there has been some sort of a...
01:01:14This way.
01:01:23My dad lives in California.
01:01:24We're going to see him.
01:01:26He writes songs.
01:01:28I've been there lots.
01:01:30My father has business there.
01:01:31Hey, is your dad famous?
01:01:32Sure.
01:01:34Is he your grandfather?
01:01:35Uh, not exactly.
01:01:37But, Sam...
01:01:40Um...
01:01:40Uh, my aunt's grandfather has a factory, too.
01:01:44A big one.
01:01:46What do you manufacture?
01:01:49Well, I would, uh...
01:01:51I...
01:01:55I, uh...
01:02:01And then one day, Philpott just started growing.
01:02:04And he got to be the biggest elf Santa had ever seen.
01:02:09But a very good worker.
01:02:10Sorry to keep you waiting, Herb.
01:02:12You're not Herb.
01:02:15You're not Kimberly.
01:02:18James!
01:02:20James.
01:02:21Who are these people?
01:02:22Uh, this is your brother-in-law and your niece.
01:02:25I've never seen these people before in my life.
01:02:28Uh, but, uh...
01:02:29They were the only people that got off the train.
01:02:31This is Jennifer and Mr. Nicholas, Dad.
01:02:33Mr. Nicholas tells neat stories.
01:02:35Can they stay for dinner?
01:02:37Obviously, there's been some mistake.
01:02:39My son never thinks anything is neat.
01:02:43What are you doing in Evergreen?
01:02:45They're going to California to visit Jennifer's father for Christmas.
01:02:49But I want them to stay here. They're fun.
01:02:51I really think we should be on our way.
01:02:54There won't be any more good flights out until tomorrow.
01:02:57Can they stay with us? Can they, Dad?
01:03:00I really don't think that's a good idea.
01:03:01I do.
01:03:02We have plenty of extra guest rooms at the house.
01:03:05You know, people don't stay with us very often.
01:03:07They usually can't stand us.
01:03:15Almost quitting time.
01:03:17This is quite an operation you've built here, Mr. Woodford.
01:03:20Volume. That's the key.
01:03:22And that takes hard work and gumption.
01:03:25Keeping America eating healthy is a full-time job.
01:03:35The developers don't waste...
01:03:36The people seem to be very nice.
01:03:51We'll be going home in a few minutes...
01:03:54but I need to deal with an employee problem first.
01:03:57My plant manager tells me that everybody's griping
01:04:00because they have to work over the holiday.
01:04:02You mean you're making them work on Christmas?
01:04:07The bottom line is business is business.
01:04:10I've worked hard all my life.
01:04:12You don't see me complaining about working on Christmas.
01:04:15Right, Andy?
01:04:16Right, Dad.
01:04:18You own this place, Mr. Woodford.
01:04:21I'll wait you some of your workers won't show up on Christmas.
01:04:24Then I'll fire them.
01:04:26You wouldn't do that, would you?
01:04:30On the spot.
01:04:33Right here.
01:04:45Just when I was beginning to believe,
01:04:49whenever I think people are going to surprise me
01:04:52and prove that they really do care about each other,
01:04:56I always find out that
01:04:58they really don't care at all.
01:05:02Oh.
01:05:05What good can I do?
01:05:23So if we can help the workers make their quota,
01:05:26then Mr. Woodford will let them out for Christmas.
01:05:28And Santa will realize
01:05:29the people can be nice to each other.
01:05:31Then I'll change his mind about quitting Christmas.
01:05:33And all the elves will have jobs.
01:05:36Yay!
01:05:38Huh.
01:05:39I don't know.
01:05:41There's an awful lot of work to be done.
01:05:43And everybody else, all the others,
01:05:45are busy up at the workshop.
01:05:47And I'm just one elf.
01:05:49But you've got me to help you.
01:05:52Well, one elf can do the work of ten men.
01:05:56You can?
01:05:58How do you think all those toys get made every year?
01:06:01Magic, hard work, and sweat.
01:06:31They'll fight!
01:06:36Jennifer, what are you doing here?
01:06:38Philpott!
01:06:41You're behind this. I know you are.
01:06:44She made me do it.
01:06:46I wanted to help the people who work for Mr. Woodford
01:06:49have a happy Christmas.
01:06:51By destroying their factory?
01:06:53I'm sorry, Santa.
01:06:55I was trying not to be selfish.
01:06:58What you need here is a little organization.
01:07:02What is the meaning of this?
01:07:05What are you doing in my factory?
01:07:08They're helping your workers.
01:07:10My workers don't need your help.
01:07:13What they need is to be less lazy.
01:07:15You expect people to work at peak capacity all year long
01:07:18and not take time off to be with their families during the holidays?
01:07:22What kind of person are you?
01:07:24A hard worker.
01:07:25And so are they.
01:07:26And you'd recognize that fact if you weren't so blinded by the bottom line.
01:07:31Jennifer, go get me one of those screwdrivers, please.
01:07:34Philpott, clean up that mess.
01:07:39Who is that creature?
01:07:41That is not a creature.
01:07:43That's one of my elves.
01:07:45Elves?
01:07:47I suppose you're Santa Claus.
01:07:52If you say so.
01:07:55Holy profits and losses.
01:07:58You are Santa Claus.
01:08:00Isn't it great?
01:08:03I thought you were a fairy tale.
01:08:07All you have to do is believe.
01:08:10How come you're doing all this?
01:08:12Isn't it for you?
01:08:14The joy of providing pleasure and goodwill.
01:08:17Something you may have forgotten along the way.
01:08:21Yes, I have.
01:08:24I've been so caught up in making money,
01:08:26I forgot that people can help people, too.
01:08:33Let me help.
01:08:38This machinery wasn't built to run at elf speed.
01:08:46Andy, don't just stand there with your mouth catching flies.
01:08:51Pitch in!
01:08:51Yes, sir.
01:08:55Can I run the control board?
01:08:57I can't believe my ears.
01:08:59Go help Philpott.
01:09:00Yes, sir.
01:09:01I told you people can change.
01:09:05More?
01:09:08Home, James.
01:09:09I like it.
01:09:13Everybody!
01:09:14Hey!
01:09:14Uh, friends.
01:09:17I'm here to tell you,
01:09:19there really is a Santa Claus.
01:09:22He's right over there.
01:09:25Thanks to these wonderful people,
01:09:27we're all going to have Christmas off.
01:09:39And we owe a special debt of gratitude
01:09:43to this clever young lady
01:09:45who taught me the meaning of Christmas.
01:09:49It's easy when you believe in Santa Claus.
01:10:05I'd love to offer you year-round employment.
01:10:09Talk to me.
01:10:10How's your dental plan?
01:10:11Superb.
01:10:12As much as I'd like to say yes,
01:10:15I was, uh, sort of hoping I'd be needed back at the North Pole.
01:10:21But it's nice to know somebody else would hire an elf.
01:10:25I guess we aren't going to go find my father.
01:10:27Well, why would you say that?
01:10:29Because tomorrow's Christmas Eve,
01:10:31and you've got to get back to the North Pole.
01:10:34We've still got 24 hours.
01:10:37Yeah, but Los Angeles is a long ways away.
01:10:41Not for the company, Jeff.
01:10:43No, thanks.
01:10:44We've already had that thrill.
01:10:46Oh, Santa, can we?
01:10:48It's our only chance.
01:10:54Well, a promise is a promise.
01:10:58Thanks.
01:10:59Loads and loads.
01:11:01Oh!
01:11:03Oh!
01:11:05Oh!
01:11:07Oh!
01:11:09Oh!
01:11:11Oh!
01:11:11Oh!
01:11:11Oh!
01:11:12Oh!
01:11:18Oh!
01:11:19Hi!
01:11:19Hi, what's happening?
01:11:21Wow, gnarly threads, dude.
01:11:23Are you with that new heavy metal group, Fairy Dust?
01:11:26I beg your pardon.
01:11:27I'm an elf.
01:11:28We're looking for Jeff Baxter.
01:11:31The famous songwriter.
01:11:33Baxter, Baxter.
01:11:36Sorry, no Baxter here.
01:11:38He's here.
01:11:39He works here.
01:11:40Hold on, I have an idea.
01:11:41Hold, please.
01:11:47Let's see.
01:11:48Yeah, here it is.
01:11:49Oh, no way.
01:11:51Bad news, kids.
01:11:53He was like pink slip back in August.
01:11:55Um, where is he now?
01:11:58There's like no forwarding address.
01:12:00There's like no forwarding address.
01:12:00The dude is like history.
01:12:03Sorry, guys.
01:12:12Daddy?
01:12:13Daddy?
01:12:14I don't understand.
01:12:17Why didn't he tell me?
01:12:20Why didn't he tell me?
01:12:20Jenny.
01:12:22I'm learning.
01:12:24Things are not always what they appear.
01:12:26Sometimes moms and dads can't always talk about what's wrong.
01:12:31That way they won't disappoint the ones they love.
01:12:34I'm not disappointed.
01:12:37I just want to find Daddy.
01:12:41I may have let you down, Jenny.
01:12:43I'm sorry.
01:12:44I'm even more sorry.
01:12:54Now, where is this place where it's supposed to find your husband?
01:12:57Wonder Records.
01:12:59He's been struggling trying to write songs.
01:13:02It sure will be good to see Jennifer again.
01:13:06Yeah.
01:13:07I feel rich, rich, rich.
01:13:18But what are we going to do?
01:13:20If we don't find my father, and you have to get back to the North Pole, you'll have to leave
01:13:28me here all along.
01:13:29I know.
01:13:32What would you have to go to your nice computer, Chief?
01:13:34How stupid of me.
01:13:37Let's find a phone.
01:13:39If your father's listed in Santa's naughty or nice computer, we'll find him.
01:13:44Unless he's ceased to believe.
01:13:55Excuse me.
01:13:56I've been trying to call my family, and I haven't been able to get through.
01:13:58They might have left a message for me here.
01:14:00What's your name?
01:14:00Jeff Baxter.
01:14:01I used to work here.
01:14:02Awesome.
01:14:02You just missed him.
01:14:03They bailed out like a half an hour ago.
01:14:05They?
01:14:06Who?
01:14:07A little girl and a bearded fat dude and a guy from fairy dust.
01:14:12Well, was that the little girl?
01:14:13Yeah, that's the one.
01:14:14Well, did they say where they were going?
01:14:16They were chasing after you, dude.
01:14:18Let me borrow your papers.
01:14:20Look, if they come back here, this is where I am, all right?
01:14:24Okay.
01:14:25Uh, gee, I'm going to lose my job if I don't get back to work.
01:14:29Thanks.
01:14:32Dear, I hope you decide to come back.
01:14:35The elves are in an absolute state of panic without you.
01:14:40Well, that might help if you find Jeff Baxter's address.
01:14:42Well, I've been trying.
01:14:48Teddy bear orders.
01:14:50Bumps of coal.
01:14:53Payroll taxes.
01:14:55I'm sorry, dear.
01:14:56I just can't seem to find it.
01:14:59Guy, I wish I had this many people looking for me.
01:15:02You'll find your other half working here.
01:15:06This is a shopping mall.
01:15:08What's a musician doing working at a shopping mall?
01:15:10Earning a living, babe.
01:15:12One to records.
01:15:15Oh, I'm sure my daddy still believes.
01:15:18He's the one who taught me Santa Claus when I was real little.
01:15:29I'm sorry, Jenny, but I'm afraid he doesn't believe anymore.
01:15:36This was all a big mistake.
01:15:39Jenny?
01:15:41Think of something.
01:15:43Do we have time?
01:15:46It may take a miracle, but...
01:15:56That's my song.
01:15:58Oh, really?
01:16:00That's the song I sing for you on the bus.
01:16:02The song my father was writing for me before he left for California.
01:16:06Nobody else knows it.
01:16:08He's got to be here.
01:16:26Daddy!
01:16:30Daddy!
01:16:32Oh, my baby.
01:16:33Oh, honey.
01:16:35How did you find me?
01:16:37Santa Claus, brother?
01:16:39Oh, daddy.
01:16:40All these people are listening to your music.
01:16:43Well, honey, that's not exactly what...
01:16:45I want you to meet somebody.
01:16:47Santa Claus, right?
01:16:48How could you delude a child like that?
01:16:51Well, I guess that makes two of us.
01:16:54What?
01:16:55Wonder records.
01:16:57Mommy!
01:16:59Mommy!
01:16:59Jennifer!
01:17:01Oh, Jim!
01:17:03Oh, oh, oh!
01:17:04Oh, Jenny, are you okay?
01:17:06Sure!
01:17:07Laura!
01:17:08Laura!
01:17:09Oh, Jim!
01:17:09I'm so sorry.
01:17:11I was so stupid.
01:17:12We should have been out here with you.
01:17:14No, honey.
01:17:14I shouldn't have been afraid to tell you the truth and come home.
01:17:18Napoleon!
01:17:19You're not in jail!
01:17:20Where's the money?
01:17:22What money?
01:17:23I want the money.
01:17:25What are you doing?
01:17:26I want the money.
01:17:28That's money.
01:17:28Hey.
01:17:30That's the raffle money.
01:17:31I'll take that.
01:17:32Get that.
01:17:36Santa!
01:17:41Hey, wait a minute.
01:17:50It appears this guy has stolen some money.
01:17:52It's a lie!
01:17:53It's a lie!
01:18:01I don't know if he's breathing.
01:18:04Somebody get a doctor.
01:18:05Okay.
01:18:12Santa, come back.
01:18:15We need you.
01:18:17Without you, all the hopes and joys of all the world's children will disappear.
01:18:23It's such a sad world.
01:18:25Oh, sweetheart, don't.
01:18:27Honey, there are some things people just can't do anything about.
01:18:30No, I won't believe that.
01:18:35I didn't mean it.
01:18:37Honest, I'll give the money back.
01:18:41I'll give all the money back.
01:18:43See, Santa?
01:18:44Even Napoleon is changing because of you.
01:18:48And we believe in you.
01:18:50Everybody believes in you.
01:18:53People still care.
01:18:55Didn't Mr. Woodford see the light and do the right thing?
01:19:00Because of you, people can discover the goodness inside themselves.
01:19:06Honey, his pulse is very faint.
01:19:08Please.
01:19:09If you believe in Santa Claus, let him know.
01:19:13Let him know you believe in him.
01:19:18I believe in Santa Claus.
01:19:24I believe in Santa Claus.
01:19:27I believe in Santa Claus.
01:19:32Oh, I believe in Santa Claus.
01:19:35I believe in Santa Claus.
01:19:40Excuse me.
01:19:40Stand right.
01:19:41Step aside.
01:19:41Pardon me.
01:19:42Coming through.
01:19:43I brought the doctor.
01:19:44Well, uh, actually, I'm a podiatrist.
01:19:51Glad you never stopped believing in me.
01:19:54Me too.
01:20:17Mrs. Baxter, we're sorry for all your worry.
01:20:21But we did keep leaving word on your answering machine.
01:20:24Would you believe it if Santa Claus left messages on your answering machine?
01:20:29I would.
01:20:30If I believed in Santa Claus.
01:20:40You did something right.
01:20:42Let that happen.
01:20:48Daddy.
01:20:50Oh, what is it?
01:20:51Because of Santa, we'll be able to spend Christmas together.
01:20:55Oh, honey, I'm so glad.
01:20:58I really am.
01:21:00You know, it's awful to think that I almost broke up my family because I couldn't face my failure.
01:21:08You're not a failure, Daddy.
01:21:10You just went after your dream.
01:21:12And that makes you the best man in the whole world.
01:21:16Oh, sweetie, I love you.
01:21:19I can't even finish one song.
01:21:23You know, I felt depressed and miserable, too.
01:21:27I lost my faith in people.
01:21:30But I stopped feeling needed.
01:21:33That's when I decided to quit Christmas.
01:21:37But your daughter showed me that if you give people a chance, they'll really come through.
01:21:45No, I'm not going to quit Christmas.
01:21:47I'm going to celebrate.
01:21:50Have a job.
01:21:51Have a job.
01:21:52Have a job.
01:21:52Have a job.
01:22:06It almost wasn't Christmas this year.
01:22:30But the hopes and the dreams in one little girl's heart
01:22:38Found their way back to me All wrapped in love and sealed with a kiss
01:22:48It's the only gift I need
01:22:59It almost wasn't Christmas this year Cause Santa wouldn't go
01:23:05All he could see was a world full of greed A place he didn't know
01:23:12But suddenly, a glimmer of light Put the twinkle in his eye
01:23:18Now that jolly old elf in spite of himself Won't let Christmas pass him by
01:23:26Dear Santa, are you ready to go To spread your Christmas cheer?
01:23:32Let's hold on tight as we sail tonight Into a brand new year
01:23:41Merry Christmas Let's sing, let's shout, let the bells ring out
01:23:46For Christmas time is near There's magic all around the world
01:23:52This special time of year So get the halls and ring out the bells
01:23:59He's on his merry way Our caring friend will never end
01:24:05His joy we feel today
01:24:13It's beautiful
01:24:17Santa, would you give this money to people who really deserve it?
01:24:20I always knew you were a man with a good heart
01:24:24Let's not get carried away One day till Christmas
01:24:29Santa, we've got to get back to the North Pole
01:24:31Santa, this will be the most perfect Christmas ever
01:24:35Almost perfect
01:24:38But we're gonna do something about that
01:24:42Here, Jenny
01:24:43Spin the magic snowflake
01:24:58What is perfect?
01:25:01It's perfect, Jenny
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