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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016): Cast & Plot

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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas is a 2016 family film directed by Valerie Weiss, starring Alyvia Alyn Lind as Maryellen Larkin, Samuel Faraci and Madison Lawlor. It runs 48 minutes.

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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
48 min
Director
Valerie Weiss
Genre
Family
Original language
English
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The story

What Is An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas About?

The premise of An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In Daytona Beach, Florida, 1955, middle child Maryellen hopes to make a special Christmas for her large family. When a family friend named Benji, who has polio, comes to stay, she's determined to create a memorable holiday. After her grand celebration plans fall apart, Maryellen learns that the most meaningful gifts are often simple acts of friendship and kindness.

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Cast & crew

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas Cast & Characters

Alyvia Alyn Lind leads the cast as Maryellen Larkin, with Samuel Faraci as Benji and Madison Lawlor as Joan Larkin. Directed by Valerie Weiss; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Valerie Weiss

More films directed by Valerie Weiss, best-rated first: Mixtape, Losing Control and A Light Beneath Their Feet.

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Plot

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas Plot Summary

What happens in An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1955, Maryellen Larkin, Alyvia Alyn Lind, lives with her big Daytona Beach family, eager to stand out among her many siblings and relatives. She tests the boundaries with small acts of mischief—slipping into a store for a cheeky prank, borrowing pants from the boys’ department, and painting their house door a bold red. Her bold, imaginative spirit sets the stage for a year that will challenge and warm her heart.

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The whole story of An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas, scene by scene

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Videos

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas Trailers & Videos

The trailer of An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas.

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How Well Do You Know An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas?

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Cars

Cars in An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

2 cars on screen: the 1957 Ford Country Sedan and the 1955 Hudson Wasp.

  • 1957 Ford Country Sedan in An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas 1957 Ford Country Sedan Important role
  • 1955 Hudson Wasp in An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas 1955 Hudson Wasp Minor role
Details

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “American Girl: Maryellen” and “1955 - Um Natal Extraordinário”.

Also known as
  • American Girl: Maryellen
  • 1955 - Um Natal Extraordinário
  • 美国女孩:玛丽艾伦 - 不一样的圣诞
  • Navidad extraordinaria

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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas?

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas runs 48 minutes.

When was An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas released?

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas was released on November 25, 2016.

Who directed An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas?

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas was directed by Valerie Weiss.

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Who is in the cast of An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas?

An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas stars Alyvia Alyn Lind as Maryellen Larkin, Samuel Faraci as Benji and Madison Lawlor as Joan Larkin, among 8 credited actors.

Does An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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