Short family animated film

The Spirit of Christmas (1953): Cast

Name: The Spirit of Christmas
Genre: Family, Animation
Released: 1953-12-01
Duration: 27 min
Cast: Alexander Scourby

The Spirit of Christmas (1953) movie poster

The Spirit of Christmas is a 1953 short family animated film directed by Mabel Beaton, starring Alexander Scourby as Clement Moore / 'Nativity' Narrator (voice) (uncredited). It runs 27 minutes.

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Released: December 1, 1953
Runtime: 27 min
Director: Mabel Beaton
Genres: Family , Animation
Original language: English
Studio: Stringtime Productions
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is The Spirit of Christmas About?

The premise of The Spirit of Christmas without spoilers.

In 1953 puppeteers Mabel and Les Beaton created this Christmas special that aired in Philadelphia. After a short live‑action intro it presents two marionette pieces: a dramatization of Clement Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and a Nativity reenactment. It was rebroadcast holidays, released as a 16 mm school film, and sometimes misdated to 1950.

The Spirit of Christmas Themes & Keywords

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cat
kitten
nativity
marionette
christmas

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Cast & crew

The Spirit of Christmas Cast & Characters

Alexander Scourby plays Clement Moore / 'Nativity' Narrator (voice) (uncredited) in The Spirit of Christmas. Directed by Mabel Beaton.

Director Mabel Beaton

Alexander Scourby as Clement Moore / 'Nativity' Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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