The Night Before Christmas (1941)★ 8.1/10
- Animation
- Comedy
- Drama
- Family
- Fantasy
- Short
Directed by: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Rudolf Ising
Written by: Gus Arriola, Joseph Barbera
Jerry wakes Tom on Christmas Eve, starting a frantic chase. Can holiday spirit bring peace before both end up frozen?
Cast & crew
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William HannaTom (uncredited)
Harry LangTom (uncredited)
The Boswell SistersVocalists (uncredited)
Connee BoswellVocalist (uncredited)
Martha BoswellVocalist (uncredited)
Vet BoswellVocalist (uncredited)Dorothy ComptonLead Debutante Vocalist (uncredited)The DebutantesVocalists (uncredited)Frank GrahamNarrator (uncredited) (voice)
Beatrice HagenVocalist (uncredited)The King's MenVocalists (uncredited)Awards · 0 wins, 1 nominations
See all ›- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1942Oscar · Best Short Subject, Cartoons
Reviews
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Remigio3May 27, 2025
Remigio3May 27, 2025The film perfectly captures the joy of Christmas through its audiovisuals. Tom’s design at this stage is particularly charming—more lifelike than in later years, with a mischievous sparkle in his eyes that makes him irresistible even as he chases Jerry.
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Timeae4UMay 23, 2025
Timeae4UMay 23, 2025A short bursting with warmth and wit, this festive cartoon centers on a Christmas Eve is full of friendship, love, and family. The characters are delightfully expressive, the plot playful, and the emotions surprisingly resonant for such a brief runtime.