Cricket on the Hearth
“To have a Cricket on the Hearth is the luckiest thing in all the world!”
Synopsis
A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it's Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller, Arthur Rankin Jr., Charles Dickens, Jules Bass
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- Cricket on the Hearth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Thomas/Spelling Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Romeo Muller, Arthur Rankin Jr., Charles Dickens, Jules Bass
Maury Laws
Aaron Spelling, Danny Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Romeo Muller
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Don Duga
Production Design
Paul Coker Jr.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cricket on the Hearth
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What is Cricket on the Hearth about?
A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it's Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.
Who directed Cricket on the Hearth?
Cricket on the Hearth was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr..
Who stars in Cricket on the Hearth?
The principal cast of Cricket on the Hearth includes Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, Roddy McDowall, Hans Conried, Paul Frees.
When was Cricket on the Hearth released and how long is it?
Cricket on the Hearth was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Cricket on the Hearth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cricket on the Hearth was composed by Maury Laws.
Is Cricket on the Hearth based on a book or true story?
Cricket on the Hearth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".