The Night Before Christmas (1933)
Overview
A narrator sings the opening stanzas of the classic poem while we see the house at rest. Santa lands on the roof, comes down the chimney, and opens his bag. The toys march out and decorate the tree, with the toy soldiers shooting balls from their cannon, a toy airplane stringing a garland like skywriting, and the toy firemen applying snow. A blimp delivers the star to the top. Meanwhile, Santa fills the stockings. His laughter awakens the children, who sneak out. The toys rush to their places, and Santa escapes up the chimney just in time.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $16,854.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.734 |
Directed By
Wilfred Jackson
Crew
Walt Disney
Joseph D'Igalo
George Drake
Ed Love
Hamilton Luske
Leigh Harline
Bob Wickersham
Ben Sharpsteen
Louie Schmitt
Wilfred Jackson
Hardie Gramatky
Archie Robin
Les Clark
Leonard Sebring
Roy Williams
Dick Huemer
Clement C. Moore
William Cottrell
Ugo D'Orsi
Webb Smith
Thomas McKimson
TOP CAST
Donald Novis
Singer
Kenny Baker
Singing narrator
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