'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

1974

0h 25m

6.7(76 votes)

Animation

Family

Overview

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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Production Companies

Rankin/Bass Productions

Topcraft

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Joel Grey

Joshua Trundle (voice)

Joel Grey

Acting

George Gobel

Father Mouse (voice)

George Gobel

Acting

Tammy Grimes

Albert (voice)

Tammy Grimes

Acting

John McGiver

Mayor (voice)

John McGiver

Acting

Patricia Bright

Sarah Trundle / Mother Mouse (voice)

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Writing

Scott Firestone

Son / Boy Mouse (voice)

Scott Firestone

Acting

Christine Winter

Daughter / Girl Mouse (voice)

No Image

Acting

Allen Swift

Santa Claus (voice)

Allen Swift

Acting

Bob McFadden

Substation Operator / Councilmen / Handyman (voice)

Bob McFadden

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