Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Synopsis
A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's estate. Based on the children's book of the same name.
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Robert Downey Jr.
Mr. Willowby
Leslie Nielsen
Baxter
Stockard Channing
Miss Adelaide
Kevin Clash
Father Mouse (voice)
Julianne Buescher
Beverly Mouse (voice)
David Rudman
Ned Mouse (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog / Bear / Owl (voice)
Bill Barretta
Bear (voice)
Bruce Lanoil
Bear / Owl (voice)
Kevin Thompson
Bear
Shari Weiser
Bear
Tracey Thompson
Bear
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitchell Kriegman, Robert Barry, Jim Henson
- Original Title
- Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- The Jim Henson Company, TN Entertainment, Jim Henson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Stone
Mitchell Kriegman, Robert Barry, Jim Henson
Tony Cutrono
Jason Bielski, David Gumpel, Mark Oberthaler
Michael K. Frith, Ritamarie Peruggi
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Stone
Director
Ritamarie Peruggi
Producer
Tony Cutrono
Director of Photography
Jason Bielski
Editor
David Gumpel
Editor
Mark Oberthaler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree about?
A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's estate. Based on the children's book of the same name.
Who directed Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree?
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree was directed by Jon Stone.
Who stars in Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree?
The principal cast of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree includes Robert Downey Jr., Leslie Nielsen, Stockard Channing, Kevin Clash, Julianne Buescher.
When was Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree released and how long is it?
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 24m.
Is Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree based on a book or true story?
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert Barry", Characters: "Jim Henson".