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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

19746.70h 25m

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.

Directed by Jules Bass
Written by Jerome Coopersmith, Jules Bass
Produced by Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
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Top Cast

Joel Grey

Joel Grey

Joshua Trundle (voice)

George Gobel

George Gobel

Father Mouse (voice)

Tammy Grimes

Tammy Grimes

Albert (voice)

John McGiver

John McGiver

Mayor (voice)

P

Patricia Bright

Sarah Trundle / Mother Mouse (voice)

S

Scott Firestone

Son / Boy Mouse (voice)

C

Christine Winter

Daughter / Girl Mouse (voice)

Allen Swift

Allen Swift

Santa Claus (voice)

Bob McFadden

Bob McFadden

Substation Operator / Councilmen / Handyman (voice)

Themes & Keywords

clock towerholidaysanta clausmousechristmas

About 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas is a animation, family film released in 1974 exploring themes of clock tower, holiday, santa claus, mouse, christmas. Directed by Jules Bass, it stars Joel Grey, George Gobel, Tammy Grimes. 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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