Frosty the Snowman
“Special Christmas magic!”
Synopsis
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
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Frosty Comes to Life PreviewOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2022-12-24
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Jimmy Durante
Narrator (voice)
Billy De Wolfe
Professor Hinkle (voice)
Jackie Vernon
Frosty the Snowman (voice)
Paul Frees
Santa Claus / Traffic Cop / Additional Voices (voice)
June Foray
Teacher / Karen / Additional Voices (voice)
Suzanne Davidson
Karen (voice) (uncredited)
Greg Thomas
Karen's friends (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller
- Original Title
- Frosty the Snowman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Romeo Muller
Irwin Goldress
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Romeo Muller
Writer
Irwin Goldress
Editor
Jules Bass
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frosty the Snowman
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What is Frosty the Snowman about?
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
Who directed Frosty the Snowman?
Frosty the Snowman was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr..
Who stars in Frosty the Snowman?
The principal cast of Frosty the Snowman includes Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees, June Foray.
When was Frosty the Snowman released and how long is it?
Frosty the Snowman was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frosty the Snowman?
Frosty the Snowman holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).