a christmas wish great gift be it humanity . frank orth ( jimmy durante ) display rare human quality from another era ( he be bear in the 19th century ) such a warmth and thoughtfulness and sweetness and gentleness and friendliness and and forgiveness . this may not sound excite and yet i find inspiration in the many display of quiet sincerity throughout the film . terry moore ( rosalinda amendola ) portrayal of a young woman in love be beautifully kind and loving and for example her lack of money pal in comparison to her interest to have a close relationship with her neighbor ( pete ) . we can manage . her date with a important and wealthy and chick chandler ( phil davis ) be never consider serious since sincere feel can not be purchase in this film .