Who Killed Santa Claus?

Who Killed Santa Claus?

6.7IMDb Score
Released:1941-10-16
Duration:105 min
Country:France
Director:Christian-Jaque
Actors:Harry Baur, Renée Faure, Robert Le Vigan, Raymond Rouleau, Michel François
Production:Continental Films

Overview:

A village in the French Alps is rocked by a series of crimes, including the theft of a sacred ring and the murder of a man dressed as Père Noël (Father Christmas).

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