@TCManiacs Blogs: 12/05/14

Friday, December 05, 2014

Christmas Classic Movies added to my Amazon Watchlist

Every year struggle to catch viewings of my favorite Christmas classic movies. So this year I am compiling lists. I am a purist so I usually only consider Christmas movies as "classics" if they predate 1960. Doing a search for "christmas classic movies" on Amazon Instant Video doesn't filter according to my strict parameters. So here's a list of timeless holiday classics I gathered for my personal Amazon Instant Video Watchlist. I have the Prime Account which enables me to enjoy unlimited streaming of many classics. Unfortunately not many of the "true" classics listed here are Prime Instant Videos but a number of them are available for immediate streaming for a nominal fee.(Often as little as $2) Click the links below posters to view trailers and your options to stream, download, rent or buy. Hope I have added a little cheer and convenience to your holiday season. Please let me know if I have overlooked any other "classics" off my Amazon list.

It's A Wonderful Life (Black & White Version)

Crosby, Bing - White Christmas...

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

A Christmas Wish (In Color)

Bells of St. Mary's, The

Going My Way

Christmas in Connecticut (1945...

Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)

White Christmas

Holiday Affair (1949)

The Shop Around The Corner

Holiday Inn

It Happened on 5th Avenue (194...

A few post 1960 films that are so nostalgic or iconic I'll add as classics...

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Christmas Story

How the Grinch Stole Christmas..

Home Alone

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