A String of Blue Beads

Louis Jourdan plays Peter, a man who owns a little shop and is desperately in love. In his shop he has a string of blue beads and instead of trying to sell them, he tells his customers a very high price. Why? Because she loves them and if he cannot sell them, she'll get them...and he'd rather do that. But into this seemingly sweet life comes tragedy when the lady is killed in a fire! Years pass and Peter is morose and miserable...and he still is holding on to that sting of blue beads. By the end, he's finally gotten rid of them...but how? And, to who did he sell these highly sentimental beads?

This is the first in a proposed anthology series that was never made. The show was made in color...rather unusual for its time. How good the series might have been...who's to know. I liked this show though it's a bit old fashioned and schmaltzy...so it's definitely not for everyone.

The older you are the more you will enjoy this. I think older people will like this because you know how much you miss people that have passed on. Even though sometimes it is difficult to look past the loss.

To say too much is a crime. If never see this then that's criminal!

And I thought it was way too low. This is a great Christmas television program. Of you have never seen this film your lucky. What this is about A young man is crushed when he learns of the death of his girlfriend in a fire on Christmas Eve. He wallows in self-pity until a young girl reminds him of the true meaning of Christmas.

This is one of those things you don't want to give too much away but if you need a little "Christmas fix" or "Christmas Joy" then watch this. The story is very simple but sometimes those are the best stories. Most people might not like this because its not a "BATMAN" movie but it is nice CGI FREE program. Don't Miss it

In A STRING OF BLUE BEADS, Louis Jourdan plays a young antique dealer who throughout the piece, places an exorbitant price on a necklace, first because he wants to give it to his fiancée, then after her tragic death on Christmas, continues to do so to keep them as a treasured memento of her.

Three years later he ends up tracking down a little girl who wanted the beads as a present for her sister.

This is a well made program. It is heartfelt and makes you grateful for everything you have.

The Witch from the "Wizard of Oz" (Margaret Hamilton) is in this. This is the first time I have seen Margaret Hamilton outside of "The Wizard of Oz"

BEWARE OF FALSE REVIEWS & REVIEWERS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW TO THEIR NAME. NOW WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE MOVIE. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THE FILM . I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 200 HOLIDAY FILMS. I HAVE NO AGENDA.

In this film it is Christmas Eve. A shop keeper has a special necklace of beads. When a customer offer to buy them she bulks at the price. She decides to pass. The shop keeper in reality is giving the necklace to his beloved.

To give away more of the story would give too much away. However keep in mind that it runs for 30 minutes.

I need to advice you that there is puppets at the beginning of this and you need to pay close attention to when they pop on.

This special is well made and is suitable for all ages. If you come across give it a try.