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[SeaMaiden]

I am not a fan of this channel with generic Christmas movies with the same sappy ending and same actors used over and over....

BUT.....

This movie was very cute and well done!  From 2016...

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6269192/

[catter70]

I've watched this many times. My favorite though is "A Grandpa for Christmas" with Ernest Borgnine, Juliet Goglia, Katherine Helmond, Tracey Nelson and Jamie Farr. I've not seen it a couple of year or more, so they must not be showing it anymore. No silly romance, more understanding and forgiveness.

[skatting44]

Although, not quite a Christmas movie. I  remember the movie " Penny Serenade  " with  Cary Grant ( Roger )  and Irenne Dunn ( Julie)  A tear jerker  when their adopted daughter , Trina dies .

"  their daughter, Trina, not yet old enough to play an angel in the Christmas play, plays the "echo" instead. The following Christmas, Julie writes to Miss Oliver that Trina has died from a sudden illness. The child's death sends Roger into a deep depression, and Julie resolves to leave him, believing he no longer needs her. Just as she is about to leave for the train station, the couple receive a phone call from Miss Oliver, saying that a two-year-old boy has just become available for adoption. Roger and Julie embrace, ready to rebuild their marriage with a new child. "

[cjm61]

I'm not into the Hallmark channel Christmas movies any more. Not sure why, but every year the Hallmark channel would be on in the background, if not QVC, and I would enjoy it. Now these story lines just aren't doing it for me any longer. I have been watching more of the classic Christmas movies on Freeform. 

[Shelbelle]

Penny Serenade is a long time fave of mine!!

[On It]

Hallmark movies are soothing. It is something about the formula they use. Recently a man said he was with his mother who has dementia. She broke her hip and is in a rehab facility. He said the only thing that calms her is Hallmark movies. He further complained about having to watch them.

During 2020 and all the furor that year unleashed, Hallmark movies were my distraction. They have a purpose for many of us. 

[nascarfan]

I enjoy Hallmark movies all year but especially at Christmas. They won't be nominated for an Academy award but they are family friendly and have a happy ending. Keeps things light. 

[J Town Girl]

@SeaMaiden   It's funny that you mentioned this movie now because my husband is definitely not a fan of the Hallmark movies but last night he watched this one with me and he actually said it was a good movie.  

I watch it every year and had it on the DVR to watch it again.  He liked it because it wasn't the typical Hallmark movie.  Most of them are definitely geared towards women and I can't imagine too many guys actually enjoying them.  This one was interesting and whether or not you like Candice Cameron Bure she did a great job.  

[JoyFilled Warrior]

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@skatting44 wrote:

Although, not quite a Christmas movie. I  remember the movie " Penny Serenade  " with  Cary Grant ( Roger )  and Irenne Dunn ( Julie)  A tear jerker  when their adopted daughter , Trina dies .

"  their daughter, Trina, not yet old enough to play an angel in the Christmas play, plays the "echo" instead. The following Christmas, Julie writes to Miss Oliver that Trina has died from a sudden illness. The child's death sends Roger into a deep depression, and Julie resolves to leave him, believing he no longer needs her. Just as she is about to leave for the train station, the couple receive a phone call from Miss Oliver, saying that a two-year-old boy has just become available for adoption. Roger and Julie embrace, ready to rebuild their marriage with a new child. "

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@skatting44 

Wow. Sounds great!  How wld I have forgotten such a movie?

I hope to watch it, sometime soon! Thanks!

[vermint]

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@skatting44 wrote:

Although, not quite a Christmas movie. I  remember the movie " Penny Serenade  " with  Cary Grant ( Roger )  and Irenne Dunn ( Julie)  A tear jerker  when their adopted daughter , Trina dies .

"  their daughter, Trina, not yet old enough to play an angel in the Christmas play, plays the "echo" instead. The following Christmas, Julie writes to Miss Oliver that Trina has died from a sudden illness. The child's death sends Roger into a deep depression, and Julie resolves to leave him, believing he no longer needs her. Just as she is about to leave for the train station, the couple receive a phone call from Miss Oliver, saying that a two-year-old boy has just become available for adoption. Roger and Julie embrace, ready to rebuild their marriage with a new child. "

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@skatting44 This movie stays on my DVR, and I watch it a couple of times a year. One of my favorites, and Cary Grant is outstanding in it!