Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
“You better watch out!”
Synopsis
A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
Maury Laws
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Director
Jules Bass
Producer
Paul Coker Jr.
Production Design
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town about?
A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.
Who directed Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
The principal cast of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town includes Mickey Rooney, Fred Astaire, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees, Joan Gardner.
When was Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town released and how long is it?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town was composed by Maury Laws.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).