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'Twas the Night Before Christmas
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

1974-12-08 · 25 min · ★ 6.7

Animation · Family

When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind.

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Directors
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Production companies
Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
Countries
United States of America, Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joel GreyJoel GreyJoshua Trundle (voice)
George GobelGeorge GobelFather Mouse (voice)
Tammy GrimesTammy GrimesAlbert (voice)
John McGiverJohn McGiverMayor (voice)
Patricia BrightSarah Trundle / Mother Mouse (voice)
Scott FirestoneScott FirestoneSon / Boy Mouse (voice)
Christine WinterDaughter / Girl Mouse (voice)
Allen SwiftAllen SwiftSanta Claus (voice)
Bob McFaddenBob McFaddenSubstation Operator / Councilmen / Handyman (voice)

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