Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
Release Date: Dec 14, 1970 Wide
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The story of how Santa Claus came to be is brought to life through the magic of stop-motion animation in this Christmas-themed production for the family. A friendly postman (voiced by Fred Astaire) explains how friendly Kris Kringle (voice of Mickey Rooney), a foundling taken in by a family of toymakers, took it upon himself to bring some happiness to the children of Sombertown, despite the grumpy opposition of Burgermeister Meisterburger (voice of Paul Frees) and the Winter Warlock (voice of
Dec 14, 1970 Wide
Sep 14, 2004
Classic Media
Cast
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Keenan Wynn
Winter -
Fred Astaire
Mailman -
Paul H. Frees
Burgermeister Meisterbu... -
Joan Gardner
Miss Jessica -
Mickey Rooney
Kris -
Gary White
Child -
Mickey Rodney
Kris -
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Classic Christmas movie is a winner for families.
Just say 'Burgermeister Meisterburger' to anyone over 30, and watch 'em giggle. We all know this story...
Audience Reviews for Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
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- Burgermeister Meisterburger: I hate toys! And toys hate me! Either they are going or I am going and I definitely am not going!
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- Burgermeister Meisterburger: What! What brings you? The milk? The daily paper?
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Foreign Titles
- Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town! (DE)
- Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town! (UK)
