The Man Who Saved Christmas (film)

Infobox Film
name = The Man Who Saved Christmas
director = Sturla Gunnarsson
writer = Joseph Maurer
producer = Randi Richmond
starring = Jason Alexander
Kelly Rowan
Ari Cohen
Edward Asner
released = 15 December 2002
runtime = 100 minutes
amg_id = 1:278986
imdb_id = 0339343

"The Man Who Saved Christmas" is a film based on the true story about the efforts of toymaker Alfred Carlton Gilbert (portrayed by Jason Alexander) of the A. C. Gilbert Company to continue making toys during World War I.__TOC__

Plot

The movie revolves around A.C. Gilbert, his family and toy factory. The film is set during the first world war. Gilbert, a successful toymaker, is requested by the government to re-tool his factory to help produce goods for the war effort. Gilbert initially agrees to this, but comes to regret his decision. The movie also deals with Gilbert's relationship with his father (Edward Asner) and his son (Jake Brockman).

Things get the better of Gilbert as he learns that his brother (Ari Cohen) has been declared missing in action in the war. This and other factors cause Gilbert to confront the government over plans to encourage people not to celebrate Christmas in order to save resources for the war effort. Gilbert successfully lobbies the government to allow him (and other toy manufacturers) to resume the production of toys for Christmas. Thus earning him the name The man who saved Christmas.

In the final scene Gilbert's brother returns from the war in time to celebrate Christmas.

Cast

*Jason Alexander as Alfred Gilbert
*Ari Cohen as Frank Gilbert
*Kelly Rowan as Mary Gilbert
*Edward Asner as Gilbert Senior
*Jake Brockman as Al Gilbert, Jr.
*C. David Johnston as Sam Ryder