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Why a famous actor agreed to be in this Latter-day Saint Christmas film

Actor Jimmy Stewart waves as he rides down Sunset Boulevard in the annual Christmas parade in Hollywood, Los Angeles on Nov. 30, 1986. At right is Stewart’s wife, Gloria, and left is actor Gil Gerald.

Actor Jimmy Stewart waves as he rides down Sunset Boulevard in the annual Christmas parade in Hollywood, Los Angeles on Nov. 30, 1986. At right is Stewart’s wife, Gloria, and left is actor Gil Gerald. (Associated Press)


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When a 27-year-old Michael McLean placed the phone call to Jimmy Stewart's agent inviting the renowned actor to be in "Mr. Krueger's Christmas," the first-time filmmaker recalled changing his voice to sound more grown-up. "When they find out how young I was, they'll freak," he remembers thinking.

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