rumors
and the scandal sheets,
if we force the truth, we'll win.
Now, he's going into court with...
the best attorney in the city.
And he's going to prove
that Kriss is not...crazy.
For the sake of the whole company...
I think that all of you should decide
about whether or not You...
believe in Santa Claus.
Bring up two. Go.
For the last 75 years,
cole's has invited Santa Claus
to meet and greet
The children of new york city
in our 34th street store.
Cole's believes in Santa Claus...
and we will stand by him.
He has done nothing but serve the children
and the families of new york city..
And the world. We invite you to join with us
and ask yourself this one simple question--
Do you believe in Santa Claus?
I have to confess, I'm a bit uneasy.
You'll be fine.
All you have to do is tell the truth.
Who's that character in the gray suit?
That's the prosecutor.
Oh. Anything I should know about him?
Yeah. He doesn't believe in
Santa Claus.
All rise!
Oyez, oyez.
Let all those who have business
before this court come forward.
The honorable justice harper presiding.
Draw near, and ye shall be heard.
You may sit.
Your honor, in the matter of Kriss kringle,
the commitment papers are on your desk.
May I call the first witness?
Mr. Kringle,
would you please take the stand?
Good morning, judge.
How's that grandson of yours?
The parade.
He thought I looked like Santa Claus.
Oh. Oh, yes.
You swear to tell the whole truth,
so help you god?
Yes. Uh, don't i put my hand on a bible?
No, sir, you don't.
Oh. Well, then,
I'll put my hand over my heart instead.
I do . I do .
Sit down, please.
What is your name?
I'm so sorry.
I didn'tintroduce myself.
I do beg your pardon.
You're Mr. Collins.
I'm Mr. Kringle. Kriss kringle.
Order.
Kriss kringle.
It's double "k."
Tell me, Mr. Kringle,
do you believe that you are Santa Claus?
Well, would I be here if I didn't?
Just yes or no, Mr. Kringle.
Do you believe that you are Santa Claus?
Yes, of course.
Santa Claus. Hmm.
State rests, your honor.
Mr. Bedford, do you wish to
cross-examine the witness?
No further questions, your honor.
Uh, you may step down, Mr. Kringle.
Oh. Thank you.
Mr. Bedford.
In view of your client's statement,
do you still wish to offer a defense?
Yes, your honor.
I should like to call my first witness.
Can you tell us your name?
My name is Daniel lowry.
And what'd you get for christmas
last year, Daniel?
Um... a bike and, um...
And who gave you the bike?
Him.
What's his name?
Santa Claus.
You're sure he's Santa Claus?
Yep.
How can you be sure?
'Cause he looks like Santa Claus.
Any other reasons?
Oh, he's very nice...
And he works at cole's,
and he's got elves.
Well, tell me something, Daniel...
could that man be Santa Claus?
Nope.
Why not?
'Cause Santa don't got a grumpy face.
Order.
No further questions.
Um...Mr. Collins, do you wish to
cross-examine the witness?
No, your honor. No questions.
Do I have to go to jail now?
No. You can go back to your seat.
Your honor...
I should like to call my next witness.
Mrs. Rebecca collins.
Order.
You swear to tell the whole truth,
so help you god?
I do .
Sit down, please.
Do you have children, Mrs. Collins?
I have two.
How old are they?
4 and 7.
Do they believe in Santa Claus?
I object, your honor.
On what grounds, Mr. Collins?
The witness is my wife.
Mr. Bedford is deliberately harassing her
solely in order to embarrass me
and expose private matters to the court.
Your honor, I'm merely attempting to
establish that Mr. Collins,
Like so many others, has taught
his children that there is a Santa Claus.
Objection overruled.
You may continue.
Thank you, your honor.
Mrs. Collins, do your children
believe in Santa Claus?
Yes.
Did they come to this belief naturally,
or were they introduced to it
by a family member?
By a family member.
- Yourself.
- Yes.
And your husband.
Uh...yes.
Your husband told your children