Overview

As Christmastime approaches in rural, Depression-era Alabama, a young boy and his best friend, an elderly woman distantly related to him, prepare for the impending holiday by gathering ingredients for their annual batch of fruitcakes for "people who've struck our fancy." On Christmas Eve, they talk with great anticipation of the next day, but underneath is the sad, almost unspoken knowledge that the boy is growing up and his cousin is getting older and frailer. Based on Truman Capote's autobiographical short story.

Cast

Geraldine Page, Donnie Melvin, Lavinia Cassels, Christine Marler, Josip Elic, Lynn Forman, Win Forman, Truman Capote

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What is "A Christmas Memory" about?

As Christmastime approaches in rural, Depression-era Alabama, a young boy and his best friend, an elderly woman distantly related to him, prepare for the impending holiday by gathering ingredients for their annual batch of fruitcakes for "people who've struck our fancy." On Christmas Eve, they talk with great anticipation of the next day, but underneath is the sad, almost unspoken knowledge that the boy is growing up and his cousin is getting older and frailer. Based on Truman Capote's autobiographical short story.

When was "A Christmas Memory" released?

A Christmas Memory was released in 1966.

Who stars in "A Christmas Memory"?

The cast includes Geraldine Page, Donnie Melvin, Lavinia Cassels, Christine Marler.

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