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In a world where houses mirror each other and backyards merge, two drastically different families reside. The Giltons, led by the cantankerous Mr. Gilton, a childless, wealthy man, share their boundaries with the Biltons, a close-knit family of seven. Despite their financial struggles and threadbare existence, the Biltons remain a joyful bunch, their happiness rooted in love and unity, undeterred by poverty or Mr. Gilton's constant grumbling about their occasional trespasses into his yard.
Mr. Gilton's sour disposition is further soured when his beloved dog falls victim to an unknown poisoner, and he impulsively points a condemning finger at his neighbour, the hapless Bilton. Even the heart-wrenching tears of sweet little Cora Corrella, the Bilton's daughter, mourning her furry friend, fail to soften his hardened heart. The tension escalates when a mix-up at the grocer's results in Mrs. Bilton mistakenly cooking Gilton's dinner, pushing him to the brink of fury.
As Christmas dawns, the Biltons, despite their financial predicament, instill the spirit of giving in their children, encouraging them to buy presents from their meager savings, painting a picture of a financially strapped Santa. Simultaneously, the gruff Mr. Gilton, battling a fierce blizzard, struggles home with a turkey for his Christmas feast.
In a twist of fate, a blinding gust of snow leads him unknowingly into the Biltons' abode. His entrance, a snow-clad figure emerging from the cold, interrupts the Biltons' humble celebration. To the wide-eyed children, the frozen figure of Mr. Gilton is no less than Santa himself, transforming the icy atmosphere into a heartwarming scene. Overwhelmed, tears well up in Mr. Gilton's eyes, as the spirit of Christmas and the innocence of the children bridge the chasm between the two families. The once grudging neighbor finds his icy heart melted in the warmth of familial love and Christmas cheer, proving that even the coldest winters can bring about the warmest miracles.
Where to watch A Christmas Accident?
A Christmas Accident is a drama movie featuring William Wadsworth and directed by Harold M. Shaw.
A Christmas Accident is currently streaming on Fandor.