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.
Animation, Family
Theatrical Release
December 18, 1967
Director
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writers
Charles Dickens (story), Romeo Muller, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Actors
Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, Hans Conried, Paul Frees