Valentine Davies

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Valentine Davies


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in New York City, The United States
August 25, 1905

Died
July 23, 1961

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Valentine Davies (August 25, 1905 – July 23, 1961) was an American film and television writer, producer, and director. His film credits included Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Chicken Every Sunday (1949), The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954), and The Benny Goodman Story (1955). He was nominated for the 1954 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for The Glenn Miller Story.
Davies was born in New York City, served in the Coast Guard, and graduated from the University of Michigan. He wrote a number of Broadway plays and was president of the Screen Writers Guild and general chairman of the Academy Awards program.
He wrote the story for the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street, which was given screen treatment by the director, George Seaton. Davies also
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Miracle on 34th Street

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Miracol pe Strada 34

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State Beds and Throne Canopies

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“Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.”
Valentine Davies, Miracle on 34th Street

“Christmas isn't just a day. It's a frame of mind.”
Valentine Davies, Miracle on 34th Street

“Do you know what the imagination is, Susan?"

The child nodded sagely. "That's when you see things that aren't really there."

"Well, not exactly," said Kris with a smile. "No -- to me the imagination is a place all by itself. A very wonderful country. You've heard of the British Nation and the French Nation?"

Susan nodded again.

"Well, this is the Imagination. And once you get there you can do almost anything you want.”
Valentine Davies, Miracle on 34th Street

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