The Heartwarming Story Behind Samantha Krieger’s Scene in Miracle on 34th Street One of the most touching moments in the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street features a young girl who discovers Santa Claus can speak her language. That girl was 6-year-old Samantha Krieger, who was born without the ability to hear and communicated exclusively through sign language. In the film, Samantha shares a memorable scene with Kris Kringle, played by the legendary Richard Attenborough. What makes the moment

Movie: Miracle on 34th Street, 1994 Samantha Krieger (Sami) is actually deaf. Richard Attenborough asked for her not to be rehearsed for the scene, so the surprise on her face when he spoke sign language to her was genuine. 🎄 📼 via Instagram.com/90smovieclips | FilmFreeway