The Year Without a Santa Claus
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1974 · Movie · 51m · G
The read
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 90% of the 84 1970s animation movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 51m.
Synopsis
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
218 audience votes
Key crew
- Jules BassDirector
- Arthur Rankin Jr.Director
- William J. KeenanWriter
Cast
- Shirley BoothMrs. Claus (voice)
- Mickey RooneySanta Claus (voice)
- Dick ShawnSnow Miser (voice)
- George S. IrvingHeat Miser (voice)
- Bob McFaddenJingle Bells (voice)
- Rhoda MannMother Nature (voice)
- Bradley BolkeJangle Bells (voice)
- Ron MarshallMr. Thistlewhite (voice)
- Colin DuffyIgnatius Thistlewhite (voice)
- Christine WinterBlue Christmas Girl (voice)
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