Miracle on 34th Street Fun Features

This is the section for all our "FUN" Miracle on 34th Street information - please enjoy!
Did You Know?

… that Darryl F. Zanuck hated this story and only agreed to make the movie if director George Seaton would agree to accept his next movie assignment without any complaint. That movie would be The Shocking Miss Pilgrim starring Betty Grable and Dick Haymes (and a very young and uncredited Marilyn Monroe.) Visit our Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
... and even after the film was completed the studio boss' were underwhelmed to say they least and released it in June. Despite all of this, the movie was a hit with 1947 audiences and went on to become one of the most famous Christmas-time classics.
… In November 1986, Miracle on 34th Street was the first colorized movie to be shown on TV.
On Location

The "Real" Macy's Department Store
Many of the scenes from The Miracle on 34th Street were filmed at the famous shopping meca - Macy's. If you'd like to find your own miracle --- here's the address:
Macy's
151 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
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Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints
Natalie Wood is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.
Natalie Wood Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find the stars of celebs Natalie Wood, Maureen O'Hara, John Payne and William Frawley:
Natalie Wood
Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Maureen O'Hara
Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
7004 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
John Payne
Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
6125 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
John Payne
Walk of Fame Star (Television)
6687 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
William Frawley
Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
6322 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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