Christmas at Cartwright’s (2014): Cast & Plot
Christmas at Cartwright’s is a 2014 family drama directed by Graeme Campbell, starring Mark Bartolucci as Fiona's Santa, Katie Advani and Alicia Witt. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Graeme Campbell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Howard Braunstein Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Christmas at Cartwright’s About?
The premise of Christmas at Cartwright’s without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Christmas nears, a hardworking single mother takes a job as a department store Santa Claus. Unexpectedly, an angel intervenes, bringing a wave of good fortune and the potential for a heartwarming holiday romance.
Christmas at Cartwright’s Cast & Characters
Mark Bartolucci leads the cast as Fiona's Santa, with Katie Advani as Girl Visiting Santa and Alicia Witt as Nicky. Directed by Graeme Campbell; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Graeme Campbell
- Mark Bartolucci as Fiona's Santa
- Katie Advani as Girl Visiting Santa
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Alicia Witt as Nicky - Douglas E. Davidson as Cartwright's Associate (uncredited)
Also Starring in Christmas at Cartwright’s
· 32 more- Yvonne E. Davidson Cartwright's Assistant (uncredited)
- Sandro Spaziani Cartwright's Store Clerk
- Wallace Shawn Harry
- Gabrielle Miller Fiona Aldrich
- Gabriel Hogan Bill
- T.J. McGibbon Becky
- Jayne Eastwood Mrs. Rositani
- Ron Lea Mr. Cartwright
- Linda Kash Peg
- Nneka Elliott Tina Richards
- Marsha Regis Mrs. Laurence
- Kelsey Ruhl Barista
- Michael Vincent Dagostino Co-Worker #1
- Annastasia Boston Stand-in
- Michael Cleland Holiday Shopper
- Andre Richards Santa's Helper #2
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- Brenda Whitehead Little Girl's Mom
- Evie Moores Tree Shopper
- Tammy-lynn Wilcox Sophie's Mom
- Miku Graham Liz
- Kerry Lai Fatt Sarah
- Catherine-rain Wilcox Sophie
- Greg Tremblay Security Guard
- Rodney JR Wilcox School Boy (uncredited)
- Zenna Hilliard Grace
- Jérémie Lemieux Bratty Little Trevor
- Melanie Rainville Bratty Trevor's Mom
- Brooke Dugas Little Girl
- Joseph Kabbach Billy / Janitor
- Ron Lepage Tree Salesman
- Jaymee Weir Santa's Little Helper / Reindeer Photographer
- Jocelyne Letto Holiday Shopper (uncredited)
More from Graeme Campbell
More films directed by Graeme Campbell: Holiday in Happy Hollow, Christmas at Carbell Family Farm, Mr. Pawsitively Perfect and How to Win a Prince.
Christmas at Cartwright’s Plot Summary
What happens in Christmas at Cartwright’s from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During a busy Christmas season at Cartwright’s, Nicky Talbot Alicia Witt is a single mother who takes a seasonal job as the store’s Santa, a role she must conceal behind the red suit. The chance comes through Harry Osbourne Wallace Shawn, a corporate consultant who believes she can help the company while keeping her gender under wraps. Before this break, she had pursued other seasonal roles with the store, only to be rejected by Fiona Aldrich Gabrielle Miller, the store’s Senior VP, who fears that a relationship with Bill Gabriel Hogan, the store manager, could create a public PR mess. The tension between ambition, practicality, and propriety threads through every decision Nicky makes, painting a people-driven story against a backdrop of holiday commerce.
Full summary
The whole story of Christmas at Cartwright’s, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Christmas at Cartwright’s?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What secret role does the main character take on at the department store?
Cars in Christmas at Cartwright’s
6 cars on screen, including the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse.
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Background role -
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Background role -
2008 Ford Escape Background role -
2013 Honda Accord Background role
Christmas at Cartwright’s Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Jul i stormagasinet” and “Santa's Secret”.
- Also known as
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- Jul i stormagasinet
- Santa's Secret
- Un ángel para Nicky
- Santovo tajemství
- Különös karácsony
- Un père noël pas comme les autres
- Il segreto di Babbo Natale
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Christmas at Cartwright’s FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Christmas at Cartwright’s, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Christmas at Cartwright’s?
Christmas at Cartwright’s runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Christmas at Cartwright’s released?
Christmas at Cartwright’s was released on December 7, 2014.
Who directed Christmas at Cartwright’s?
Christmas at Cartwright’s was directed by Graeme Campbell.
More films by Graeme Campbell Who is in the cast of Christmas at Cartwright’s?
Christmas at Cartwright’s stars Mark Bartolucci as Fiona's Santa, Katie Advani as Girl Visiting Santa and Alicia Witt as Nicky, among 36 credited actors.
Does Christmas at Cartwright’s have a post-credit scene?
No. Christmas at Cartwright’s has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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