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A Very Merry Cricket
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A Very Merry Cricket

1973-12-14 · 30 min · ★ 4.9

Animation · Family

A sequel to "A Cricket in Times Square," in this feature a musical cricket returns to his New York City home and his friends, a cat and a mouse, to discover the meaning of Christmas.

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Directors
Chuck Jones
Production companies
Chuck Jones Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Les TremayneLes TremayneChester C. Cricket / Harry the Cat (voice)
Mel BlancMel BlancTucker the Mouse / Alley Cat (voice)

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