Cricket on the Hearth

A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it's Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.

• Jules BassDirector
• Arthur Rankin, Jr.Director
• Arthur Rankin, Jr.Writer
• Romeo MullerWriter
• Maury LawsOriginal Music Composer

• Danny ThomasCaleb (voice)
• Marlo ThomasBertha (voice)
• Roddy McDowallCricket Crocket (voice)
• Hans ConriedTackleton (voice)
• Paul FreesMessenger / Uriah / Captain / Toy Elephant (voice)
• Ed AmesEdward (voice)
• Abbe LaneMoll (voice)