A Very Merry Cricket
Synopsis
A sequel to "A Cricket in Times Square," in this feature a musical cricket returns to his New York City home and his friends, a cat and a mouse, to discover the meaning of Christmas.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Marian Dern, Chuck Jones, George Selden
- Original Score
- Dean Elliott, Israel Baker
- Original Title
- A Very Merry Cricket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Chuck Jones Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Jones
Marian Dern, Chuck Jones, George Selden
Dean Elliott, Israel Baker
Hank Gotzenberg, Ken Gotzenberg
Chuck Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Jones
Director
Dean Elliott
Original Music Composer
Hank Gotzenberg
Editor
Ken Gotzenberg
Editor
Oscar Dufau
Production Design
Chuck Jones
Writer
Chuck Jones
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very Merry Cricket
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What is A Very Merry Cricket about?
A sequel to "A Cricket in Times Square," in this feature a musical cricket returns to his New York City home and his friends, a cat and a mouse, to discover the meaning of Christmas.
Who directed A Very Merry Cricket?
A Very Merry Cricket was directed by Chuck Jones.
Who stars in A Very Merry Cricket?
The principal cast of A Very Merry Cricket includes Les Tremayne, Mel Blanc.
When was A Very Merry Cricket released and how long is it?
A Very Merry Cricket was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Very Merry Cricket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Very Merry Cricket was composed by Dean Elliott, Israel Baker.
Is A Very Merry Cricket based on a book or true story?
A Very Merry Cricket is adapted from the following source material: Book: "George Selden".