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Christmas Comes But Once a Year

7.119369mMovieAnimationFamilyComedy

At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received used defective toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.

DirectorDave Fleischer
ProducerMax Fleischer

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Cast · Directed by Dave Fleischer

JMJack Mercer
Jack Mercer
Professor Grampy (voice) (uncredited)
MQMae Questel
Mae Questel
Orphans (voice) (uncredited)
EC
Everett Clark
Grampy (voice) (uncredited)

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Christmas Comes But Once a Year — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Christmas Comes But Once a Year?

Christmas Comes But Once a Year is streaming on IndieFlix, Hoopla and FlixHouse in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Christmas Comes But Once a Year on Netflix?

No, Christmas Comes But Once a Year is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on IndieFlix and Hoopla.

Is Christmas Comes But Once a Year on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Christmas Comes But Once a Year isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on IndieFlix and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Christmas Comes But Once a Year for free?

Christmas Comes But Once a Year is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and FlixHouse in United States.