The first ever Christmas film is nearly 130 years old and features Santa Claus as the main character – and here's how to see it for free.
The first known Christmas film is a lot older than you think Christmas movies have become a staple of the festive season alongside decorating trees, singing carols and gift giving – but prepare to be surprised just how far back this particular tradition goes. We’d excuse you for assuming that the earliest films set in or around December 25 cropped up in the 1940s or 50s with the likes of the still-popular Meet Me in St Louis, It’s A Wonderful Life and White Christmas .
Comment nowWhat’s your favourite Christmas film?Comment Now Despite being a British film though, it went with the Americanised, popular version of St Nick’s name in the title Santa Claus. Lasting one minute and 16 seconds, the silent production is praised for its ‘considerable technical ambition and accomplishment for its period’ by the BFI. Santa Claus, from 1898, is understood to be the oldest Christmas movie The silent short film was made in the UK by pioneer G.A.
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