Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for Christmas Comes But Once a Year

Christmas Comes But Once a Year

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1936 | 9 min | Animation, Family, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among anyone looking for a holiday tradition and anyone looking to switch off and smile, this one's for you. Made to be watched with the tree lit. Fans of Mickey's Christmas Carol should feel right at home.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Paced for all ages, at 9 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dave Fleischer

  • Jack MercerProfessor Grampy (voice) (uncredited)
  • Mae QuestelOrphans (voice) (uncredited)
  • Everett ClarkGrampy (voice) (uncredited)