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The Year Without a Santa Claus
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The Year Without a Santa Claus

1974-12-10 · 51 min · ★ 7.2

Animation · Family · TV Movie · Fantasy

Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.

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Directors
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Production companies
Rankin/Bass Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shirley BoothShirley BoothMrs. Claus (voice)
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneySanta Claus (voice)
Dick ShawnDick ShawnSnow Miser (voice)
George S. IrvingGeorge S. IrvingHeat Miser (voice)
Bob McFaddenBob McFaddenJingle Bells (voice)
Rhoda MannMother Nature (voice)
Bradley BolkeJangle Bells (voice)
Ron MarshallMr. Thistlewhite (voice)
Colin DuffyIgnatius Thistlewhite (voice)
Christine WinterBlue Christmas Girl (voice)

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