The Year Without a Santa Claus
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1974-12-10
Runtime: 51 mins
Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Writer: William J. Keenan
Spoken language: English
Genres: Animation, Family, TV Movie
Original title: The Year Without a Santa Claus
Production Companies: Rankin/Bass Productions
Production Countries: United States of America, Japan
Cast
Shirley Booth
Mickey Rooney
Dick Shawn
George S. Irving
Bob McFadden
Rhoda Mann
Bradley Bolke
Ron Marshall
Colin Duffy
Christine Winter
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