A Matter of Principle(1984)
A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...
A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
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Flagg Purdy
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Lou Ellen Purdy
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