A Christmas Story (1972): Cast
A Christmas Story is a 1972 short animated drama directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, starring Walter Tetley as Timmy (voice), Daws Butler and Hal Smith. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Directors
- Joseph Barbera and William Hanna
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hanna-Barbera Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Christmas Story About?
The premise of A Christmas Story without spoilers.
In a snow‑covered town reminiscent of Disney’s *Lady and the Tramp*, the Christmas‑Eve special follows Timmy as he falls asleep after a holiday story. The house‑mouse Gumdrop notices Timmy’s unsent letter to Santa on the floor. Determined to save Christmas, Gumdrop joins the family dog Gobber on a snowy trek to deliver the letter to the North Pole.
A Christmas Story Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- christmas special
- santa claus
- mouse
- dog
- christmas
A Christmas Story Cast & Characters
Walter Tetley leads the cast as Timmy (voice), with Daws Butler as Gumdrop (voice) and Hal Smith as Santa Claus (voice). Directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Joseph Barbera
- Co-director William Hanna
- Walter Tetley as Timmy (voice)
- Daws Butler as Gumdrop (voice)
- Hal Smith as Santa Claus (voice)
- Don Messick as Father (voice)
Also Starring in A Christmas Story
· 8 more- John Stephenson Post Man (voice)
- Janet Waldo Mother (voice)
- Paul Winchell Goober (voice)
- Paul DeKorte Singer (voice)
- Ida Sue McCune Singer (voice)
- Judy Richards Singer (voice)
- Randy Kemner Singer (voice)
- Stephen McAndrew Singer (voice)
A Christmas Story Videos
The clip of A Christmas Story.
Seen A Christmas Story?
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A Christmas Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Christmas Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story runs 30 minutes.
When was A Christmas Story released?
A Christmas Story was released on December 1, 1972.
Who directed A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story was directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.
More films by Joseph Barbera Who is in the cast of A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story stars Walter Tetley as Timmy (voice), Daws Butler as Gumdrop (voice) and Hal Smith as Santa Claus (voice), among 12 credited actors.
Does A Christmas Story have a post-credit scene?
No. A Christmas Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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