Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970): Cast & Plot
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town is a 1970 family fantasy film directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., starring Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle aka Santa Claus (voice), Robie Lester and Fred Astaire. It runs 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Directors
- Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town About?
The premise of Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A curious postman, S.D. Kluger, investigates the biggest Santa myths. He tells how baby Kris, raised by the Kringle elf family, grows up wanting to deliver toys to Sombertown’s children. The town’s mean mayor blocks his plan, while the Winter Warlock watches from between the Kringles and Sombertown, thwarting Kris’s mission, threatening his dream.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- burgermeister
- stop motion animation
- villain turns good
- winter
- winter time
- winter storm
- warlock
- evil warlock
- reindeer
- flying reindeer
- reference to santa's reindeer
- reference to santa's reindeer blitzen
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- reference to rudolph the red nosed reindeer
- toy
- toy soldier
- toymaker
- toy manufacturer
- elf
- christmas elf
- penguin
- north
- north pole
- 1970s
- male protagonist
- mailman
- santa claus character
- title based on song
- christmas movie
- letter to santa claus
- snowmobile
- pressing nose against window
- christmas carols
- narrator
- younger version of character
- baby left on doorstep
- elves
- origin story
- wanted poster
- backstory
- holiday season
- holiday animation
- holiday family
- santa claus
- christmas special
- lifting someone into the air
- surrealism
- family relationships
- wedding
- reformation
- foundling
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Cast & Characters
Mickey Rooney leads the cast as Kris Kringle aka Santa Claus (voice), with Robie Lester as Miss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice) and Fred Astaire as S.D. Kluger (voice). Directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jules Bass
- Co-director Arthur Rankin, Jr.
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Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle aka Santa Claus (voice) - Robie Lester as Miss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice)
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Fred Astaire as S.D. Kluger (voice) - Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle (voice)
Also Starring in Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
· 2 more- Keenan Wynn Winter Warlock (voice)
- Paul Frees Mayor Burgermeister Meisterburger / Grimsley (voice)
More from Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
More films directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., best-rated first: The Last Unicorn, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, The Wind in the Willows and The Coneheads.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Plot Summary
What happens in Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Opening with a newsreel that captures the global anticipation for Santa, the story follows Special Delivery ‘S.D.’ Kluger, Fred Astaire, a cheerful yet weary postman whose truck breaks down while trying to deliver letters to Santa. Rather than give up, he uses the moment to tell the tale of Santa in response to the heartfelt letters from children.
Full summary
The whole story of Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, scene by scene
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town.
How Well Do You Know Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor provided the voice for the adult Kris (later Santa) in the film?
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “В город приехал Санта-Клаус!”.
- Also known as
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- Santa Claus is Coming to Town
- В город приехал Санта-Клаус!
- Le Père Noël arrive en ville
- A Verdadeira História de Papai Noel
- Дядо Коледа идва при нас
- Santa Claus llega a la ciudad
- Djed Božićnjak dolazi u grad
- 圣诞老人来啦
- Η αληθινή ιστορία του Άγιου Βασίλη
- Julemanden kommer til byen
- サンタが街にやってくる
- 聖誕老人來啦
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Movies Like Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Santa Claus: The Movie, Santa Claus and The Year Without a Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus: The Movie 1985 -
Santa Claus 1959 -
The Year Without a Santa Claus 2006 -
The Year Without a Santa Claus 1974 -
Santa vs. the Snowman 1997 -
’Twas the Night Before Christmas 1974 -
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus 2000 -
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964 -
Gotta Catch Santa Claus 2008 -
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 1964 -
Christmas in Cartoontown 1996 -
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus 1985
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town?
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town runs 51 minutes.
When was Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town released?
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town was released on December 14, 1970.
Who directed Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town?
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
More films by Jules Bass Who is in the cast of Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town?
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town stars Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle aka Santa Claus (voice), Robie Lester as Miss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice) and Fred Astaire as S.D. Kluger (voice), among 6 credited actors.
Does Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town have a post-credit scene?
No. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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