The Year Without a Santa Claus
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.
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Shirley Booth
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mickey Rooney
Santa Claus (voice)
Dick Shawn
Snow Miser (voice)
George S. Irving
Heat Miser (voice)
Bob McFadden
Jingle Bells (voice)
Rhoda Mann
Mother Nature (voice)
Bradley Bolke
Jangle Bells (voice)
Ron Marshall
Mr. Thistlewhite (voice)
Colin Duffy
Ignatius Thistlewhite (voice)
Christine Winter
Blue Christmas Girl (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Bass, William J. Keenan, Phyllis McGinley
- Original Title
- The Year Without a Santa Claus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Jules Bass, William J. Keenan, Phyllis McGinley
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
William J. Keenan
Writer
Paul Coker Jr.
Production Design
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Year Without a Santa Claus about?
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.
Who directed The Year Without a Santa Claus?
The Year Without a Santa Claus was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr..
Who stars in The Year Without a Santa Claus?
The principal cast of The Year Without a Santa Claus includes Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving, Bob McFadden.
When was The Year Without a Santa Claus released and how long is it?
The Year Without a Santa Claus was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 51m.
Is The Year Without a Santa Claus based on a book or true story?
The Year Without a Santa Claus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Phyllis McGinley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Year Without a Santa Claus?
The Year Without a Santa Claus holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).