Thornton Wilder’s play is perhaps more of a saga than a story. It traces ninety years in the history of one family through a series of Christmas dinners. All action takes place around the dining room table, laden with imaginary food and drink. The portals to right and left, through which the characters pass, represent birth and death.
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ACMI Identifier
006449
Language
English
Subject categories
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Christmas stories
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)