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Twas the Night Before Christmas [VHS] (1974)

Starring: George Gobel, Patricia Bright Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)


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Animators of all things Christmas, Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass (Frosty the Snowman) take on the famous poem by Clement Moore. Narrated by Joel Grey, the story opens on the night before Christmas, but the reading of the poem must be stopped when two creatures in the house begin to stir: family men Mr. Trundle and Father Mouse. Their restlessness stems from the fact that Santa is angry at the residents of Junctionville, returning all their letters without even opening them. The reason? Somebody wrote a letter to the editor of the paper saying that he doesn't exist. In an attempt to fix the situation, Mr. Trundle, a clockmaker, comes up with a plan to lure Santa into town with a clock that will sing an enchanting song at midnight. When the clock doesn't work on its first test, the townsfolk lose all faith in him. Turns out the cause of all the trouble is Albert, a book-smart young mouse who thinks he knows the truth about Santa Claus. There are a few good songs in the 23-minute program, whose the moral is: don't believe the kids on the playground if they say that Santa doesn't exist. --Andy Spletzer

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars DVD IS OUT!, October 25, 2004
By Brian D. Wilson "Christmas Lover" (hatboro, pa United States) - See all my reviews
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I just want lovers of this show to know that it did indeed get released on DVD...I have been waiting for a long time and never would have known had I not come across it by chance...It is not out on DVD by itself, rather, it is on the DVD "Frosty's Winter Wonderland" (The Rankin Bass Version) If you want this DVD, check it out and pick it up, it will not let you down...It is the same version as we all know and love
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Christmas special, December 15, 1999
By Helen A. Lee (Glenview, IL USA) - See all my reviews
My fiance and I knew we were meant for each other when we discovered that this Christmas special was a favorite for both of us! I've loved it since I was a kid watching it on TV, and I wish they'd play it more now. It has lovely, catchy songs and a timeless message that's not overly sappy. The story is about a young mouse, Oliver, who doesn't believe in Santa and writes a letter to the editor of his local newspaper saying just that. Santa reads it and gets angry, sending back the letters of all the town's children and refusing to go there at Christmas. The young mouse soon learns the devastating effect of his disbelief when he realizes how much Santa's visit means to them all.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Classic..., December 29, 1998
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I knew of this movie from when I was young, when it was occasionally aired before Christmas. The characters, including a family of sweet mice, are adorable. The story is short but heartwarming, and the songs will leave you singing them to yourself long after the holidays. Everything about this cartoon fits together extremely well, and children of all ages will be delighted by it. This video is hard to find in stores, so do yourself a favor and order it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's My Favorite Christmas Movie
It's My Favorite Christmas Movie. I Just Love It. The Movie Starts In A Snowy Town Called Junktionville. Read more
Published on December 1, 2005 by An_Old_WCW_Fan_06

5.0 out of 5 stars More to this show than meets the eye
I love this special, mostly because it has some great songs in it. It's meant for kids, and it's good for kids, but it's not limited to kids. Read more
Published on November 10, 2005 by Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars 'twas the night before christmas
This is one my favorite Christmas cartoon specials. My only problem I have is now that the Family Channel shows it each year. Read more
Published on December 2, 2004 by J. C. Bennett

5.0 out of 5 stars Twas the Night Before Christmas
I will be 35 in December. This is still my all time favorite Christmas cartoon....I often will (especially during the Christmas season) hum the tunes or quote the lines while... Read more
Published on October 14, 2004 by Rich

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Classic that deserves to be seen.
"Twas the Night before Christmas" by Rankin Bass is one those great Christmas specials that gets played year after year for it's great production quality, wholesomeness, and... Read more
Published on September 16, 2004 by GreatWriterChrisJames

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Classics
I rank this wonderful cartoon right up there with the clay-mation classics like Rudolph. What a wonderful story, wonderful voicing and songs you won't forget. Read more
Published on June 19, 2004 by maxwellryan

4.0 out of 5 stars A forgotten sleeper
The creative version of Twas the Night Before Christmas has a lot of heart and creativity. It has reasonable animation and some nice songs with the finest one being "Even a... Read more
Published on December 16, 2003 by Dave Fernandes

5.0 out of 5 stars Come on ol' Kris Kringle, down the milky way...
This was one of my favorite children's holiday specials as a child, the darling cartoon characters, the sweet voices, the excellent plot, the charming songs, I love everything... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A childhood favorite
When they stopped playing alot of the Christmas cartoons that I grew up with, I kind of forgot about them. Read more
Published on September 9, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Ker-plunk, Ker-plooey! I still love this!
Watched it as a kid, bought it for my daughter. It's a totally sweet story.
Published on August 7, 2003 by Kitty Lewis

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