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'''''The Night Before Christmas''''' is the third animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[December 6]], [[1941]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | '''''The Night Before Christmas''''' is the third animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[December 6]], [[1941]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The score was composed by [[Scott Bradley]]. | The score was composed by [[Scott Bradley]]. | ||
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** [[November 23]], 2011: Warner Home Video releases ''Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume Un'' on DVD. | ** [[November 23]], 2011: Warner Home Video releases ''Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume Un'' on DVD. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:16, 20 December 2022
| The Night Before Christmas | |
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 Theatrical poster. | |
| Production company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributor | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | December 6, 1941 |
| Starring | Clarence Nash William Hanna Frank Graham |
| Producer(s) | Fred Quimby |
| Music composed by | Scott Bradley |
| Screenplay by | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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The Night Before Christmas is the third animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on December 6, 1941. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
Tom gains a conscience after throwing Jerry out in the freezing cold on Christmas Eve.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Locations
Objects
- Candy cane
Vehicles
- None
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The score was composed by Scott Bradley.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: December 6, 1941
Behind the scenes
- This is the first time Mammy Two Shoes is absent.
Errors
Critical reception
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Award | February 27, 1941 | Best Short Subject: Cartoons | The Night Before Christmas | Nominated[1] |
Home availability
- In the United States:
- October 25, 2005: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection: Vol. 2 on DVD.
- February 12, 2008: Warner Home Video releases Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection on DVD.
- October 25, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume 1 on DVD.
- October 25, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume 1 on Blu-ray Disc.
- In France:
- November 23, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume Un on DVD.
References
- ^ Hanna, William; Ito, Tom (1996). A Cast of Friends, page 214. Taylor Publishing Company. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
