Cricket on the Hearth(1967)
To have a Cricket on the Hearth is the luckiest thing in all the world!
Cricket on the Hearth Synopsis
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.
Cricket on the Hearth (1967) is a animation, family and tv movie film directed by Jules Bass, released on December 18, 1967 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, Roddy McDowall and Hans Conried. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Romeo Muller, Charles Dickens
- Composer:
- Maury Laws
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Thomas/Spelling Productions
- Status:
- Released
Cricket on the Hearth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny Thomas
as Caleb (voice)
Marlo Thomas
as Bertha (voice)
Roddy McDowall
as Cricket Crocket (voice)
Hans Conried
as Tackleton (voice)
Paul Frees
as Messenger / Uriah / Captain / Toy Elephant (voice)
Ed Ames
as Edward (voice)
Abbe Lane
as Moll (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Arthur Rankin Jr., Romeo Muller and Charles Dickens.
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Cricket on the Hearth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 19 ratings.
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Cricket on the Hearth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cricket on the Hearth online?
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Who stars in Cricket on the Hearth?
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The main cast of Cricket on the Hearth (1967) includes Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, Roddy McDowall, Hans Conried and Paul Frees. The film was directed by Jules Bass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cricket on the Hearth released?
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Cricket on the Hearth was released on December 18, 1967 and runs for 49m.
Is Cricket on the Hearth worth watching?
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Cricket on the Hearth (1967) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.