'Twas the Night Before Christmas

TV Movie
1974
TV-G
25m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

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POPULARITY

1,599

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Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Musical

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.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.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.

Directors
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writers
- Clement Moore
- Jerome Coopersmith
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,599

Directors
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writers
- Clement Moore
- Jerome Coopersmith
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Albert
(voice)

John McGiver

Mayor
(voice)

George Gobel

Father Mouse
(voice)

Patricia Bright

Sarah Trundle
(voice)
(as Pat Bright)
…

Scott Firestone

Son
(voice)
…

Bob McFadden

North Pole Phone Operator
(voice)
(as Robert McFadden)
…

Allen Swift

Santa Claus
(voice)
(as Alan Swift)
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The Wee Winter Singers

The Chorus
(voice)

Christine Winter

Daughter
(voice)
…

Directors
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writers
- Clement Moore
- Jerome Coopersmith
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Junctionville, New York is a fictional town meant to honor author Clement Moore, who was born in New York. It is apparently a seaside town, as one little boy, Davy Thomas, is shown sitting on a seaside cliff dropping a drawing of Santa into the ocean. Its maritime nature may have been based on Newport, Rhode Island, where Clement Moore died.

Goofs
As Father Mouse and Albert enter the Trundles' house to see the model of the new clock tower, we see a clock that reads 10 o'clock in the long shot. After Father Mouse and Albert finish bouncing down in the next shot, the clock reads 11:10.

Quotes
Father Mouse: [voiceover] Here's our first example of how you've ruined everyone's Christmas with your opinions.

Alternate versions
Some TV networks edit out the song "Give Your Heart a Try" because of the word "gay" at the beginning.

Connections
Featured in Logos from Around the World: United States of America (aka 'Murica) (2016)

Soundtracks
Overture
Music by Maury Laws
Lyrics by Jules Bass

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Featured review

Why all the negative comments? It's GREAT !!

I have always loved this cute little cartoon. So this isn't the best drawn cartoon, but it has a nice story and wonderful songs. Christmas is my favourite time of year. Full of giving, laughing, and seeing people acting kind to one another, even if it is just once a year. Rudolph and Frosty already had songs about them that really help build stories around their cartoons. This one was fresh and inventive. BELIEVING, even when common sense tells you not to. Closely tied to another classic at this time, Miracle On 34th Street. So pour a cup of nog, cuddle up under your blanket, and turn on the telly. Now all together...."Christmas bells are ringing Santa, Santa..Every heart repeating Santa, Santa...."