The Night Before Christmas
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| The Night Before Christmas | |
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| Production company | MGM Cartoons |
| 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 released on December 6, 1941, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by 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
Music
The music is composed by Scott Bradley.
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
References
- ^ Hanna, William; Ito, Tom (1996). A Cast of Friends, page 214. Taylor Publishing Company. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
