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Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny

Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny

The amazing story of Santa in big trouble... And his exciting rescue by the daring ice cream bunny ... It's breath-taking, fun for all.

19722.41h 10mG

Overview

Santa Claus finds his sleigh stuck in the sand on a Florida beach only days before Christmas Eve.

Directed by R. Winer
Written by Hans Christian Andersen
Produced by Barry Mahon
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Top Cast

J

Jay Ripley

Santa Claus

S

Shay Garner

Thumbelina (archive footage)

P

Pat Morrell

Mrs. Mole (archive footage)

R

Ruth McMahon

Mother (archive footage)

H

Heather Hughes

Witch (as Heather Grinter)

Themes & Keywords

santa claus

About Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny

Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny is a fantasy, family film released in 1972 exploring themes of santa claus. Directed by R. Winer, it stars Jay Ripley, Shay Garner, Pat Morrell. Santa Claus finds his sleigh stuck in the sand on a Florida beach only days before Christmas Eve.

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