Dudley moore as patch the elf

The movie is a 1985 film starring dudley moore and john lithgow. He meets patch dudley moore, an eagertoplease elf who becomes mixed up with a dastardly toy tycoons john lithgow plans to take over christmas. And there he meets patch dudley moore, and eagertoplease elf who becomes mixed up with a dastardly toy tycoon s john lithgow plans to take over christmas. Santa claus, with moore and lithgow the new york times. Apr 02, 2002 i will most fondly remember dudley moore as patch the elf in santa claus the movie, amongst other things. Dudley moore was wonderful as patch the elf, and delivered a great performance without being a drunk or married to two women. He unfortunately falls into the company of a very evil and corrupt toy factory owner named b. John lithgow uberzeugt alle mal in seiner rolle des b. There are long rows of new toys, all made in a sturdy, oldfashioned way out of wood and nails. This is the story of a master toymaker who discovers a magical kingdom of elves at the north pole.

We learn where santa claus got his start and then fastforward to modern day, meeting his head elf assistant patch dudley moore. Moore first came to prominence in the uk as a leading figure in the british satire boom of the 1960s. Lithgows character gets an edge on the competition with the help of an elf named patch dudley moore, who had been santas head assistant, but banished himself after his automated toyassembly techniques turned out a lot of dangerous, subpar toys. With his assembly line audition, patch gets the job. Helped by the elves and flying reindeer, they get to work in. When patch finds himself out of a job and teamed with toy manufacturer b. But when santas eagertoplease elf patch leaves the north pole for the big streets. He was one of the four writerperformers in the comedy revue beyond the fringe from 1960 that created a boom in satirical comedy, and with one member of that team, peter cook, collaborated on the bbc television series not only. Claus to david huddlestons santa, with dudley moore playing patch the mischevious elf. Dudley stuart john moore, cbe 19 april 1935 27 march 2002 was an english actor, comedian, musician and composer. I am watching dudley moore playing an elf in santa claus the movie. Santa claus the movie 1985 trailer dudley moore and john. After a thwarted attempt at becoming the tired santas 20thcentury assistant elves and santa are immortal, obviously, patch decides to take his talents to the mortals. Watch santa claus online stream full movie directv.

He was one of the four writerperformers in the comedy revue beyond the fringe from 1960 that created a boom in satirical comedy, and with one member of. Patchs work is lessthanstellar and he resigns from his position, making his way to nyc to look for work. In ancient times, a man named claus david huddleston, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfills his destiny to become santa claus after meeting an expert toymaking elf, patch dudley. Judy cornwell as anya claus, santas caring and supportive wife. Well be looking at some true gems of the christmas movie genre, starting with todays film santa claus.

Dudley moore was always the first choice to play head elf patch in the movie and all because of a short scene producer ilya salkind had caught in another moore film. Dudley moore as patch, a creative, inventive elf whose passion for and faith in. I wish id got to know my godfather dudley moore better. Dudley moore, the gifted comedian who had at least three distinct career phases that brought him great acclaim and success, actually started out as a musical prodigy as a child. Dec 22, 2015 when theyre finally ready to kick off a story, it focuses on patch, an ambitious elf played by dudley moore. Nick david huddleston delivers handmade toys in a sleigh to local children. Flash forward to modern times, and the holiday season soon comes under threat when a rebellious but naive elf called patch dudley moore, bedazzled, arthur runs away to modern day new york. David huddleston as santa claus, the christmas figure who delivers presents to every child in the world on christmas eve. The film follows how santa claus became santa claus, and was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to children of the world and the attempts of patch to take over the business. The movie 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Santas inspiring elf patch dudley moore could be the key to the job, but patch has ideas that just dont mix with santa.

The movie jeannot szwarc, 1985 in ancient times, a man named claus david huddleston, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfills his destiny to become santa claus after meeting an expert toymaking elf, patch dudley moore, in the north pole. The always amiable dudley moore gives an appealing turn, capering about to all our hearts contents as the head elf patch, the sidekick to santa claus david huddleston in director jeannot szwarcs charming 1985 family favourite. Dudley moore 19352002 uberzeugt ungemein als netter, aber naiver elf patch. The newmans have created an awfully cute elf named patch, played by dudley moore at his most desperate. There are long rows of new toys, all made in a sturdy, oldfashioned.

Meanwhile, the elf called patch played by dudley moore has been criticizing santas sleigh, but gets caught and begins sucking up to nicholas and anya. In ancient times, a man named claus david huddleston, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfills his destiny to become santa claus after meeting an expert toymaking elf, patch dudley moore, in the north pole. I will most fondly remember dudley moore as patch the elf in santa claus the movie, amongst other things. Dudley moore is patch, the chief elf, who is not as efficient as he should be. Sooo anywho we get to follow this elf named patch played by dudley moore who leaves the north pole and goes to new york city. It is a tale that gives history to the legend of santa claus and its beginnings. Elodie with dudley moore after visiting him on set as patch the elf in santa claus the. Dec 02, 2017 santas inspiring elf patch dudley moore could be the key to the job, but patch has ideas that just dont mix with santa. This is the ultimate christmas movie, because it brings forth the magic of christmas to young and old alike.

The story cleverly spans both santas origins and modernday travails. This is the delightful story of a master toymaker who discovers a magical kingdom of elves at the north pole where he is entrusted with special powers to become santa claus. And so begins santa s greatest adventure of all to rescue his faithful elf and to. With dudley moore, john lithgow, david huddleston, burgess meredith. He was born in dagenham, essex, england, in 1935, to working class parents, ada francis hughes, an english secretary, and john havlin moore, a scottish railway. And its around this time that santa claus stops being chiefly about santa claus. Soon, a fantastic workshop appears out of thin air. The newmans have created an awfully cute elf named patch, played by dudley moore at his most desperate and least endearing. He was one of the four writerperformers in the comedy revue beyond the fringe from 1960 that created a boom in satirical. Besides, whats more magical than a child believing in santa claus. John lithgow, the fate of christmas could be in trouble. When theyre finally ready to kick off a story, it focuses on patch, an ambitious elf played by dudley moore. There he meets patch, an eagertoplease elf who becomes mixed up with a.

Features interviews with star dudley moore in character as the elf patch along with other members of the cast and crew of the film, who share their experiences from working on the project, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing it all together. In the present day, santa claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled patch flees the workshop to new york city. Lost in a world he doesnt understand patch finds himself being exploited by a villainous toy manufacturer john lithgow third rock from the sun, shrek. It also introduces the vendequm, or elves, including dudley moores patch, who plays a large role in the second half of the film. This movie starred david huddleston as old saint nick, dudley moore as patch the elf, who wants to be santas helper but ends up being his biggest competition, and joh lithgow as bz, he evil toy company owner who wants to put santa out of business and take over christmas. Salkind liked a scene in the film arthur, where liza minnellis character asks moore if he is santas little helper, so much that moore instantly became first choice. Early stage at the moment, trying to get dudleys likeness right.

Santa claus 1985 stream and watch online moviefone. Patch tries to drag christmas into the industrial age. Apparently there is some sort of spell or enchantment on the place. As the couple gets acquainted with their new surroundings and their new friends, eagertoplease elf patch dudley moore attempts to make donner feel at home. It is a tale that gives history to the legend of santa. Anglia tv presenter elodie harper dudley moore whats on.

Dudley moore as patch the elf in santa claus the movie. Who played the elf called patch in the film santa claus the. This movie is so beautiful, its had me in tears of joy. This is nothing a little flattery cant get me out of. Dec 11, 2014 as the couple gets acquainted with their new surroundings and their new friends, eagertoplease elf patch dudley moore attempts to make donner feel at home. Released in theaters by tristar pictures on november 29, 1985, it was produced by alexander and ilya salkind who had also produced the superman film series. And so begins santa s greatest adventure of all to rescue his faithful elf and to save christmas for all the children of the world. Dudley moore, one of britains bestloved comedians, actors and musicians, has died aged 66. The rights for the film are currently held by studiocanal. The film chronicles the origins of santa claus, who, along with his wife, goes from a simple working man to becoming an international icon of christmas.

The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. After a thwarted attempt at becoming the tired santas 20thcentury assistant elves and santa are immortal, obviously, patch decides to. December 12, 20 123d creature, 3d, christmas, dudley moore, ipad, patch, santa claus the movie leave a comment. When christmas eve comes, claus is approached by the oldest of elves, the. The second half moves into the modern era, in which patch, the head elf dudley moore, strikes out on his own and falls in with an evil toy manufacturer john lithgow who wants to corner the market and eliminate santa claus. Dudley stuart john moore, cbe was an english actor, comedian, musician and composer. He and his wife are soon surrounded by rhyming elves like patch dudley moore who welcome them inside a beautiful grotto that is revealed under the starlight. Judy cornwell films, including every home should have one. And the obvious choice is the plucky, visionary patch dudley moore. The movie is a 1985 christmas film starring dudley moore and john lithgow. This movie starred david huddleston as old saint nick, dudley moore as patch the elf, who wants to be santas helper but ends up being his biggest competition, and joh lithgow as bz. The double act worked on other projects until the mid1970s, by which tim. Who played the elf called patch in the film santa claus.

Santa and mrs claus are overwhelmed by the joyful community and the breathtaking warehouse of toys that the elves have built, but santa is still unaware of the true reason he is present. Clement clarke moore pretty much exhausted the subject with a visit from st. The movie was an epic fairy tale from the fatherson team of alexander and ilya salklind in their prolific postsuperman period. Centuries pass and sometime around 1985, the work catches up with santa, making him very fatigued. He was not only a brilliant actor and a naturally funny man, but a first class. He is entrusted with special powers to become santa claus. Dudley moore played patch the elf and david huddleston played the man who became santa claus. The legend of santa claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over christmas. Nov 27, 1985 clement clarke moore pretty much exhausted the subject with a visit from st. The elf named patch played by the famous dudley more sets off on a journey to new york city to prove to santa claus that he really is a great toy maker. Dudley moore as patch, a creative, inventive elf whose passion for and faith in the 20th century is put to the test throughout the story.