Mainstay Productions,
Edward Herrmann, Nancy Stafford, Bailee Michelle Johnson, Savanna Kylie Lewis, Juliette Lyde, Bruce Newbold, Yolanda Wood, Ethan Hunt, Sydney Peebler, Emily Hallows, Anne Burton, Grace Hallows, Ethan Lyde, Elizabeth Hales, Madalynn Wight
Christmas Oranges is a tale of Rose (Bailee Johnson) who was left as a tiny baby at an orphanage run by Mrs. Hartley (Nancy Stafford). As Rose grows up she brings hope and love to everyone, and she is especially fond of Mrs Hartley, but when the influenza outbreak falls upon their town, Mrs. Hartley is gone, and no one wants to adopt the older children, so they were shipped to different orphanages around the country. Rose ends up under the care of Mr. Crampton (Edward Herrmann) who is a very lonely and cross old man who is very strict and punishes the children severely. Mr. Crampton’s brother, Joe (Bruce Newbold) has a tradition of bringing the children each an orange on Christmas morning which is all that Mr. Crampton will allow. But there is an air of mystery about that Rose tries to resolve that may free Mr. Crampton from his sorrow and woes.
This is an excellent tale, and old story by Linda Bethers, that is retold in this film. It’s a stunning family Christmas movie that is perfect for all ages. It’s touching and very warm, very much like the book that Rose loves and cherishes the most which is a major part of the story. The acting is super, and the camera work is excellent. This is certainly a movie to watch with your kids, and one that I don’t think anyone can find fault with. I saw it on TBN, but it is not a “religious” film by any means, and no religious tenets are thrown at you, other than obeying the rules and being kind to one another. The children in this film do an excellent job and are great characters in their own right, and bring a lot to the story, but Bailee Johnson is awesome in the role of Rose, and I think she can out “Shirley Temple” Shirley Temple as a lovable child in this movie. Your heart will go out to her and the troubles she has to endure, but she keeps a great heart and shows she has a few flaws too along with her good temperament. This is one Christmas movie I recommend to everyone, and the first 5 star film I’ve reviewed this season. It’s a few years old, and I’m not sure how I missed it, but it’s a wonderful movie.
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