The Santa Clause(1994) ◎

Before becoming the family-friendly Disney film we know, the original script, titled Such a Clatter , was significantly darker. The Santa Clause (1994) - Quotes - IMDb

After being arrested during his next Christmas Eve run, Scott is rescued by the "E.L.F.S." squad. He eventually proves his identity to Laura and Neal, restoring his relationship with Charlie and fully embracing his role as the "big guy". The "Santa Clause" (The Legal Text) The Santa Clause(1994)

As Bernard the Elf explains, Scott is a businessman who should understand that by reading the card and putting on the suit, he "accepted the contract". The Dark Original Script Before becoming the family-friendly Disney film we know,