Cricket on the Hearth (1967)
Animation, Family, TV Movie
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.
Director: Jules Bass
Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Writers: Romeo Muller, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
The Cast
Danny Thomas
Caleb (voice)
Marlo Thomas
Bertha (voice)
Roddy McDowall
Cricket Crocket (voice)
Hans Conried
Tackleton (voice)
Paul Frees
Messenger / Uriah / Captain / Toy Elephant (voice)
Ed Ames
Edward (voice)
Abbe Lane
Moll (voice)
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