The Night Before Christmas
Synopsis
It's snowy and cold outside, and warm inside where Jerry squeezes past a mousetrap to cavort under a present-laden Christmas tree. Mistaking the sleeping Tom for a plush toy, Jerry wakes him and a mad chase ensues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Title
- The Night Before Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio, Rudolf Ising Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Barbera
Director
William Hanna
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Before Christmas
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What is The Night Before Christmas about?
It's snowy and cold outside, and warm inside where Jerry squeezes past a mousetrap to cavort under a present-laden Christmas tree. Mistaking the sleeping Tom for a plush toy, Jerry wakes him and a mad chase ensues.
Who directed The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas was directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna.
Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
The principal cast of The Night Before Christmas includes Frank Graham, William Hanna, Harry E Lang.
When was The Night Before Christmas released and how long is it?
The Night Before Christmas was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).