The First Easter Rabbit(1976)
The Delightful Tale of How Easter Became Hoppy as Well as Happy!
The First Easter Rabbit Synopsis
A beloved toy stuffed rabbit is rescued by a fairy to be the first Easter Rabbit.
The First Easter Rabbit (1976) is a family, animation and comedy film directed by Jules Bass, released on April 9, 1976 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Burl Ives, Robert Morse, Stan Freberg and Paul Frees. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Jules Bass, Jules Bass, Margery Williams
- Producers:
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Composer:
- Maury Laws
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
- Status:
- Released
The First Easter Rabbit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burl Ives
as Narrator / Older Stuffy (voice)
Robert Morse
as Young Stuffy (voice)
Stan Freberg
as Flops (voice)
Paul Frees
as Zero / Santa (voice)
Don Messick
as Whiskers / Jonathan (voice)
Joan Gardner
as Elizabeth / Calliope (voice)
- Dina Lynn
Dina Lynn
as Glinda (voice)
- Christine Winter
Christine Winter
as Vocalist (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Jules Bass, Jules Bass and Margery Williams, produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass.
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The First Easter Rabbit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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The First Easter Rabbit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Easter Rabbit online?
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Who stars in The First Easter Rabbit?
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The main cast of The First Easter Rabbit (1976) includes Burl Ives, Robert Morse, Stan Freberg, Paul Frees and Don Messick. 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 The First Easter Rabbit released?
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The First Easter Rabbit was released on April 9, 1976 and runs for 25m.
Is The First Easter Rabbit worth watching?
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The First Easter Rabbit (1976) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.