The Christmas Tree 65 years old

The Christmas Tree is a 1958 Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television film that was broadcast on NBC on December 14, 1958. It is based on the short story "An Affair at the Inn" by Charles J. Finger. A number of stars in short skits, including Carol Channing and Cyril Ritchard on skates.

Credits

The Christmas Tree Cast

Name Character
Tom Poston He was 37, 85 years old when he died as Tom
William Shatner He was 27, now 93 years old as Philo
Ellen Burstyn She was 26, now 91 years old as Elizabeth
Maurice Evans He was 57, 87 years old when he died as Narrator
Margaret Hamilton She was 56, 82 years old when she died as Miss Finch
Jessica Tandy She was 49, 85 years old when she died as Mrs. Martin
Ralph Bellamy He was 54, 87 years old when he died as Theron
Bernadette Peters She was 10, now 76 years old as Girl
Carol Channing She was 37, 97 years old when she died as Promenade Member
Cyril Ritchard He was 61, 80 years old when he died as Promenade Member

The Christmas Tree Crew

Name Department
Helen Deutsch as Teleplay. She was 52 (85) years old when She died Writing
The Christmas Tree (65 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, December 14, 1958