The First Easter Rabbit
“The Delightful Tale of How Easter Became Hoppy as Well as Happy!”
Synopsis
A beloved toy stuffed rabbit is rescued by a fairy to be the first Easter Rabbit.
Top Cast
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Burl Ives
Narrator / Older Stuffy (voice)
Robert Morse
Young Stuffy (voice)
Stan Freberg
Flops (voice)
Paul Frees
Zero / Santa (voice)
Don Messick
Whiskers / Jonathan (voice)
Joan Gardner
Elizabeth / Calliope (voice)
Dina Lynn
Glinda (voice)
Christine Winter
Vocalist (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Bass, Margery Williams
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- The First Easter Rabbit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Jules Bass, Margery Williams
Maury Laws
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Director
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Jules Bass
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass
Producer
Paul Coker Jr.
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Easter Rabbit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Easter Rabbit about?
A beloved toy stuffed rabbit is rescued by a fairy to be the first Easter Rabbit.
Who directed The First Easter Rabbit?
The First Easter Rabbit was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in The First Easter Rabbit?
The principal cast of The First Easter Rabbit includes Burl Ives, Robert Morse, Stan Freberg, Paul Frees, Don Messick.
When was The First Easter Rabbit released and how long is it?
The First Easter Rabbit was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Easter Rabbit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Easter Rabbit was composed by Maury Laws.
Is The First Easter Rabbit based on a book or true story?
The First Easter Rabbit is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margery Williams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Easter Rabbit?
The First Easter Rabbit holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).