An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas
The story
It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family friend afflicted with polio comes to stay with them, Maryellen is intent on making the holiday special. After her plans for a big celebration fall through, she discovers the best gifts are often simple, meaningful gestures of friendship.
Cast & crew
Alyvia Alyn Lind
Maryellen Larkin
Mary McCormack
Kay Larkin
Madison Lawlor
Joan Larkin
Maxwell Acee Donovan
Davy Fenstermacher
Samuel Faraci
Benji
Jessica Belkin
Carolyn Larkin
Alex MacNicoll
Jarry Ross
Noelle Parker
Beverly Larkin
Jethro Posz
Polio Kid
Sean Leo
Paul - Polio Kid
Mary Linda Phillips
Grandmom
Paul Linke
Grandpop
Jax Daniel Morgan
Tom Larkin
Gerald Downey
Mr. Larkin
Valerie Weiss
Director
Steve Gainer
Cinematography
Sasha Gordon
Music