Trivia: Santa Claus

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   You better watch out. You better not cry.  You better not pout ...

   It's that time of year again. How much do you know about good ole St. Nick and the movies?

1. In the new release "Fred Claus," who plays the title character (Santa's brother)?

         A. John Michael Higgins

         B. Vince Vaughn

         C. Kevin Spacey

         D. Paul Giamatti

2. In 1985's "Santa Claus" (aka "Santa Claus: The Movie"), who played Patch, the elf?

         A. John Lithgow

         B. Martin Short

         C. Dudley Moore

         D. Chevy Chase

3. In 1994's "Miracle on 34th Street," who played Kris Kringle?

         A. Richard Attenborough

         B. Sebastian Cabot

         C. Edmund Gwenn

         D. Wilford Brimley

4. In 1964's "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," who lent his voice to Santa?

         A. Burl Ives

         B. Fred Astaire

         C. Stan Francis

         D. Mickey Rooney

5. In 1969's "Frosty the Snowman," who lent his voice to Santa?

         A. Burl Ives

         B. Paul Frees

         C. Billy De Wolfe

         D. Jimmy Durante

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ANSWERS:  (1) B   (2) C   (3) A   (4) C   (5) B

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