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mahatmakanejeeves

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1. The Christmas Movie That Became a Classic Because of a Mistake

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Thu Dec 22, 2022, 08:29 AM

Dec 2022

It's a big Christmas hit. But for 28 years, it was a bigger flop. Here's how an iconic movie was saved by serendipity.

wsj.com
The Christmas Movie That Became a Classic Because of a Mistake
The role of accidents, chance and serendipity can be crucial to success. It’s the reason people still watch this black-and-white film every year.

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