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Movie Description
A sympathetic D.A. postpones a shoplifting case until after Christmas and bails out the lovely larcenist, taking her home to his mother's house for a family holiday. Things progress, as you might expect. But what about the trial?
Synopsis
When Lee Leander is caught shoplifting during Christmas, the prosecuting District Attorney feels guilty for incarcerating her when everyone else is with their families. Once he realizes that they come from the same hometown, he decides to put up her bail. As the two journey back to their childhood homes, the holiday spirit begins to infect Lee and she gradually changes into a loving and joyful woman. Soon, the D.A. and his criminal have fallen in love. However, when the season ends and the lovers return to court, will he throw the trial in order to keep his girlfriend out of jail?
Film Notes
A Mitchell Leisen production.
Industry Reviews
"...One of Hollywood's forgotten treasures....Disarmingly honest..." -- Rating: A
New York Times - Lawrence O'Toole (09/22/1995)
"...This is an appealing Fred MacMurray-Barbara Stanwyck companion piece to DOUBLE INDEMNITY and Douglas Sirk's THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (09/29/1995)
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