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72% Critic Match
The Year Without a Santa Claus
7.2 / 10• 1974• 51m•G• English
AnimationFamilyTV MovieFantasy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Shirley Booth
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Lead
Mickey Rooney
Santa Claus (voice)
Dick Shawn
Snow Miser (voice)
George S. Irving
Heat Miser (voice)
Bob McFadden
Jingle Bells (voice)
RM
Rhoda Mann
Mother Nature (voice)
BB
Bradley Bolke
Jangle Bells (voice)
RM
Ron Marshall
Mr. Thistlewhite (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Arthur Rankin Jr.'s vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Year Without a Santa Claus is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
