The read
It runs a compact 49m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Jules BassDirector
- Arthur Rankin Jr.Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr.Writer
- Romeo MullerWriter
- Maury LawsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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)