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AnimationTaon1970Tagal4hIMDb7.7

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

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A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.

Panoorin Ngayon

Trailer

Cast

Jules Bass

Director

AR

Arthur Rankin Jr.

Director

Fred Astaire

Narrator - S.D. Kluger

Mickey Rooney

Kris Kringle

Mickey Rooney

Santa Claus

Keenan Wynn

Winter Warlock

Paul Frees

Burgermeister Meisterburger

Paul Frees

Grimsley

Paul Frees

Soldiers

Joan Gardner

Tanta Kringle

RL

Robie Lester

Miss. Jessica

RL

Robie Lester

Mrs. Claus

AS

Andrea Sacino

Child

DL

Dina Lynn

Child

GW

Gary White

Child

GT

Greg Thomas

Child

PF

Patty Foley

Store Wonan

KH

Keith Hampshire

Scrooge

Howard Jerome

Business Man

RM

Romeo Muller

Writer

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Rajesh Singh🇳🇵🇳🇵Nov 18, 2022

𝐾𝑖𝑑𝑎 𝐼𝑏𝑟𝑎ℎ𝑖𝑚✪Nov 16, 2022

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

user6922459528856Nov 16, 2022

A mailman (Fred Astaire) reveals the origin of Santa Claus (Mickey Rooney). I really like this story, especially the idea of an evil Burgermeister (which seems to put this story somewhere in Germany). Rather than just have Santa be this elf who does good things, he has something of a foe that spurs him along to bigger and better things. I do wonder how much of this has become accepted mythology, and how much has not. It seems like Rankin Bass really wanted to tie up the loose ends of all the Santa Claus traits, and they did a fine job. But does it jibe with other films and stories? And do the kids notice?

Terence CreativeNov 16, 2022

The 1977 TV movie "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" is by far the best Rankin/Bass movie and one of the best Christmas movies altogether. This family classic is about the early life of "Kris Kringle" and his road to becoming the man everyone knows as Santa Clause. Its humorous comprehensible plot and excellent character building make this movie a keeper. The catchy songs easily get stuck in your head and the brilliant animation style is fun to watch. All of the new Christmas movies so far have failed to impress me. The (Jim Carrey) Grinch was in my opinion a cheesy shallow take on what Christmas is all about and the Polar Express was too caught up in the special effects. However, Santa Clause is coming to Town takes you back to the true meaning of Christmas. So next time you're wondering how reindeer fly or why Santa goes down chimneys, watch Santa Clause is Coming to Town.\ Christmas Movie Score (8.5/10) Overall Movie Score (8/10) Recommended

Kone Mouhamed MoustaNov 16, 2022

Why have so many of the best and special Xmas cartoons been discarded for Xmas shows that are non existent.We couldn't wait when Xmas came around to watch this show, I feel so sad for kids today, who grow up with no real Xmas shows, like the ones of the 60's and 70's!Why can't our TV stations make a special Xmas night, where all the great Xmas shows are on TV.Xmas Eve is a special night, and so many stupid and meaningless program's are displayed. Santa Claus is coming to town should be brought back. along with the little drummer boy, frosty the snow man, and any other Xmas cartoon of that time. I really hope someone does read this, and gives me some info on where I could buy all the good old Xmas cartoons.I ALSO hope someone out there feels like I do.How great Fred Astaire was as the postman, and MICKY ROONEY as Santa. You can't beat these or this show. please!!! won't someone bring them back? It's not too much to ask really! thank you.

Mwende MachariaNov 16, 2022

This is the best of the Rankin-Bass animated holiday specials, much more entertaining than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which is much better known. The songs are catchier, the invented story elements less silly and more pertinent, and the vocal performances more accomplished. That's not to say it's perfect. The story is less silly than Rudolph, but it's still pretty silly in spots. Some of the appeal of this is a campy quality that applies to all of these shows. But the songs in this are catchy and memorable, much more so than the other shows. I think it's a shame that this has been relegated to minor cable showings while Rudolph still gets a network showcase every year.

ans_3onNov 16, 2022

Out of all of the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, this one has the best writing of the bunch. Why? Because the songs are at there best (who can forget the one foot in front the other song), and even though it is ficticious, the storyline is actually pretty convincing. And the Burglar Meister is easily the best of the antangonist of the special with his sinister plan. The only downfall to this special is the animation, which in this one, it's unbelivably bad (compared to their other specials). But still, with the great character development, a memberable storyline and songs, and the great voice overs (Frees, Wynn, Rooney, Astaire etc.) , this emerges as the one the lives up to it's popular song.

nadasabriNov 16, 2022

I am an adult, and probably shouldn't watch Christmas cartoons, but I love them anyway! "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" is my favorite of all Christmas cartoons. Anyone who knows me knows that I love this cartoon! (I was a kid in the 70's when all the Rankin/Bass cartoons were on during Christmas, so I remember and have most of them!) The mailman (Fred Astaire) is just adorable! Mickey Rooney as Santa was such a perfect choice! I love to settle in a comfy chair, knowing I won't be interrupted, and put this tape in my vcr. I agree (a little bit) about the cartoon being dated. Yes, it has those tones mainly in the middle of the cartoon, but it can easily be dismissed. I would like to explain about the wedding celebration between Santa and Jessica in the forest. They got married in the forest because "no church would have them". This a wonderful, innocent Christmas cartoon - a joy for anyone to watch.

Sarah ElizabethNov 16, 2022

"Santa Claus is Coming to Town" is a 1970 Christmas stop motion animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. The film stars Fred Astaire as the narrator S.D. Kluger, Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle/Santa Claus, Keenan Wynn as the Winter Warlock, and Paul Frees in various roles. The film tells the story of how Santa Claus and several Claus-related Christmas traditions came to be. It is based on the hit Christmas song of the same name, which was introduced on radio by Eddie Cantor in 1934, and the story of Saint Nicholas. This special is a classic. Some images have now been cut because of various stupid reasons. This is still a cartoon that everyone will enjoy. If you have not seen it in years you should. This film is solid storytelling. There is never a dull moment. BUY the DVD. Its worth seeing the original unedited version.

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