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Santa Claus Brown Becomes Town's Christmas Aid
In Southbury, Santa Claus Brown at Donaldson's Palais Royale greets children as snow falls. Jim Carter shovels for money to buy gifts for his three kids while Betty Carter dreams of a doll carriage and sled. Donaldson pressures Brown to stay late for a holiday act, hinting at family past and future plans.
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Santa Claus Brown
Mies
Jerry Donaldson
Pemeo Neg
Betty Carter
Santa Claus
Southbury
Donaldson's
Palais Royale
Salvation Army
Seed
Jim Carter
Tim ‘Carter
Donaldson's Department Store
Pete
Joe
Betty
Satta Claus Brown
Donaldson
Palais Royala
Olly
Santa
Toy Department
Brown
Pate
New York
Beans