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An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas
7.4(13)20160h 48m
It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family friend afflicted with polio comes to stay with them, Maryellen is intent on making the holiday special. After her plans for a big celebration fall through, she discovers the best gifts are often simple, meaningful gestures of friendship.
- Director
- Valerie Weiss
- Writers
- Jamie Pachino
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Cast

Alyvia Alyn Lind
Maryellen Larkin

Mary McCormack
Kay Larkin

Madison Lawlor
Joan Larkin

Maxwell Acee Donovan
Davy Fenstermacher

Samuel Faraci
Benji

Jessica Belkin
Carolyn Larkin

Alex MacNicoll
Jarry Ross

Noelle Parker
Beverly Larkin
Jethro Posz
Polio Kid

Sean Leo
Paul - Polio Kid
Mary Linda Phillips
Grandmom

Paul Linke
Grandpop
Jax Daniel Morgan
Tom Larkin

Gerald Downey
Mr. Larkin
Crew
Directing
- Valerie WeissDirector
Writing
- Jamie PachinoWriter
- Valerie TrippNovel
Production
- Alexis Frank KoczaraCasting
- Christine Smith ShevchenkoCasting
Camera
- Steve GainerDirector of Photography
Editing
- Cheryl CampsmithEditor
- Kevin GascaEditor
Sound
- Sasha GordonOriginal Music Composer
Art
- Kristan AndrewsProduction Design
- Kellie Jo TinneySet Decoration
- Sarah PalmroseArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- Barbara ChennaultCostume Design