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Cricket on the Hearth

50 %|Dec 18, 1967|Animation, Family, TV Movie

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.

Featured Crew

Jules Bass
Director
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Director
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Writer
Romeo Muller
Writer
Charles Dickens
Novel
Maury Laws
Songs
Jules Bass
Lyricist
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Danny Thomas
Caleb (voice)
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Marlo Thomas
Bertha (voice)
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Roddy McDowall
Cricket Crocket (voice)
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Hans Conried
Tackleton (voice)
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Paul Frees
Messenger / Uriah / Captain / Toy Elephant (voice)
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Ed Ames
Edward (voice)
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Abbe Lane
Moll (voice)