Phineas T. Prune — The Christmas That Almost Wasn't Character Profile

About Phineas T. Prune

Santa's greedy landlord who threatens eviction and sabotages Sam and Santa's fundraising efforts. After receiving a childhood toy sailboat as a surprise gift, he rediscovers his holiday spirit, throws a party, and generously shares the toy with a child.

Character Facts

Played by

Rossano Brazzi

Appears in

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Phineas T. Prune — Conflict Landlord — Santa Claus (Alberto Rabagliati)

  Antagonistic landlord-tenant relationship driving the central crisis.

• Phineas T. Prune — Conflict Antagonist — Sam Whipple (Paul Tripp)

  Prune actively sabotages Sam's efforts to earn the necessary rent money.

• Phineas T. Prune — Conflict Victim Of Error — Elf (Arnaldo Fabrizio)

  Prune's adult personality is shaped by a childhood oversight by Santa's elves.

• Phineas T. Prune — Conflict Threatened Evictee — Mrs. Claus (Lydia Brazzi)

  Prune's financial demands directly endanger Mrs. Claus's living situation.

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• Mrs. Claus (Lydia Brazzi)
• Santa Claus (Alberto Rabagliati)
• Jonathan, the Elf Foreman (Mischa Auer)
• Mr. Prim (Sonny Fox)
• Elf (Antonio De Martino)
• Blossom (John Karlsen)
• Elf (Salvatore Furnari)
• Elf (Adriano Cornelli)
• Elf (Franco Doria)
• Elf (Arnaldo Fabrizio)