To put myself in the Christmas frame of mind, I plug in a DVD of my favorite holiday movie. But before you get the wrong idea, I’m not shouting “Zuzu’s petals!” and bawling at the end of It’s a Wonderful Life or singing along with Bing Crosby in White Christmas. I’m watching the greatest version of Peter B. Kyne’s oft-filmed short novel, The Three Godfathers—and it’s not that sentimental version directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. For true holiday cheer, watch th


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