Eloise at Christmastime
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Eloise at Christmastime | |
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Directed by | Kevin Lima |
Produced by | Thomas D. Adelman Christine A. Sacani |
Written by | Kay Thompson (books) Hilary Knight (drawings) Elizabeth Chandler (written) |
Starring | Julie Andrews Kenneth Welsh Debra Monk Christine Baranski and Sofia Vassilieva |
Music by | Bruce Broughton |
Editing by | Gregory Perler |
Distributed by | ABC Television Network Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
Release date(s) | November 22, 2003 |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | |
Language | English |
Preceded by | Eloise at the Plaza (2003) |
Followed by | Eloise in Paris (2008) |
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Eloise at Christmastime is a 1958 children's book written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight. There is also a live-action film of the same name, produced by Handmade Films and DiNovi Pictures for Walt Disney Television with distribution handled by the ABC Television Network, and released on both VHS and DVD in 2003 by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
The film stars young Sofia Vassilieva as Eloise, a six-year-old girl who lives in the penthouse at the top of the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
[edit] Plot
The Plaza's most famous six-year-old girl returns for Christmas in this heartwarming family film based on the best-selling children's classic Eloise at Christmastime. "I absolutely love Christmas!" exclaims Eloise (Sofia Vassilieva). So, with her "mostly companion" Nanny (Julie Andrews), Eloise sets off celebrating the season in her own irrepressible style. Whether it's helping coordinate a Christmas Eve wedding because "Getting married on Christmas Eve is the most romantic thing," shopping for the entire staff of the hotel, or helping a neighbor save her home, Eloise has a "to do" list as long as her Christmas list. With an all-star cast and an ending that will warm your heart, Eloise at Christmastime is bound to become an instant holiday classic.
[edit] Characters
- Sofia Vassilieva - Eloise
- Julie Andrews - Nanny
- Kenneth Welsh - Sir Wilkes
- Debra Monk - Maggie
- Gavin Creel - Bill
- Rick Roberts - Brooks
- Sara Topham - Rachel Peabody
- Corinne Conley - Mrs. Thornton
- Christine Baranski - Prunella Stickler
- Jeffrey Tambor - Mr. Salomone
- Araxi Arslanian - Head of Housekeeping
- Tannis Burnett - Miss Thompson
- Neil Crone - Agent Kringle
- Arlene Duncan - Lily
- Sean Gallagher - Rick
- Graham Harley - Walter
- Colm Magner - Thomas the Maitre'd
- Debra McGrath - Cornelia
- Gerry Quigley - Jerry
- Julian Richings - Patrice
- Cliff Saunders - Max
- Tony Sciara - Assistant Chef Marco
- David Sparrow - Charlie, the 59th Street Doorman
- Victor A. Young - Mr. Peabody