The Night Before Christmas
Originally released in 1968. The Night Before Christmas is a animation/family film. directed by Jim Pabian. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Olan Soule, Barbara Eiler, and Hal Smith
Synopsis
Fictionalized account of how Clement C. Moore came to write "A Visit from St. Nicholas." His young daughter, stricken with pneumonia, asks for a Santa Claus story for Christmas. No such story had been written, so Moore writes his famous poem, set to Ken Darby's music and sung by The Norman Luboff Choir.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Olan Soule
as Dr. Clement C. Moore (voice)
Barbara Eiler
as Mrs. Moore (voice)
Hal Smith
as Dr. Sawyer (voice)
Virginia Gregg
as Gretchen (voice)
Laura Turnbull
as (voice)
Shari Turnbull
as (voice)
Douglas Crowther
as (voice)
Diana Lee
as Soloist (voice)
Thurl Ravenscroft
as Soloist (voice)
Bill Cole
as Soloist (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Elba Productions
- Playhouse Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Night Before Christmas about?
Fictionalized account of how Clement C. Moore came to write "A Visit from St. Nicholas." His young daughter, stricken with pneumonia, asks for a Santa Claus story for Christmas. No such story had b...
Who directed The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas was directed by Jim Pabian.
How long is The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was The Night Before Christmas released?
The Night Before Christmas was released on December 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night Before Christmas?
The main cast of The Night Before Christmas includes Olan Soule, Barbara Eiler, Hal Smith, Virginia Gregg, Laura Turnbull.