The Night Before Christmas
Originally released in 1933. The Night Before Christmas is a animation film. directed by Wilfred Jackson. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald Novis and Kenny Baker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 9, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (56 votes)
Budget
$16.9K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,854
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Night Before Christmas about?
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...
Who directed The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas was directed by Wilfred Jackson.
How long is The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was The Night Before Christmas released?
The Night Before Christmas was released on December 9, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night Before Christmas?
The main cast of The Night Before Christmas includes Donald Novis, Kenny Baker.