![]() ![]() He has set up a bit of a revolving timeshare but you could say it only goes one way. He migrates as the crow flies to Winter palaces and Summer getaways belonging to those in the affluent sectors of society. Ironically, in such an environment the panhandling community is especially strong and foremost among their ranks is sophisticated tramp Aloyisius McKeever (Victor Moore). The rich just seem to get richer, buying up all the land and resources in town, namely the notorious John O’Connor - the second richest man in the world by latest figures shouted by passing tour guides on sightseeing buses. The situation further aggravated by the wage gap. One is the housing crisis following the end of World War II with GIs flooding back into the country with families to raise and no jobs and no homes to be had. ![]() There’s even a bit of misty-eyed sentimentality that’s sure to weaken the callous heart that’s ready to be melted.Īnd the story finds its roots in some very real issues. Admittedly, It Happened on Fifth Avenue is one of those films that could easily come under fire for its implausible plot, its unabashed sentiment, and any number of other things.īut if you have any amount of Christmas cheer at all, it’s overwhelmingly difficult not to enjoy this cheering story for what it offers up in the areas of heartwarming comedy and holiday spirit. #GALE STORM IT HAPPENED ON 5TH TRIAL#It was a magical place, specifically during the Christmas season with Santa Claus going on trial and winning, while tramps helped reform millionaires. The fact that Miracle on 34th Street and this film came out the same year seems to suggest that there was something special in the air of New York City that year. ![]()
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