The Night Before Christmas
1968, English. Directed by Jim Pabian.
Fictionalized account of how Clement C. Moore came to write "A Visit from St. Nicholas." His young daughter, stricken with pneumonia, asks for a Santa Claus story for Christmas. No such story had been written, so Moore writes his famous poem, set to Ken Darby's music and sung by The Norman Luboff Choir.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Jim PabianDirector
- Olan SouleDr. Clement C. Moore (voice)
- Barbara EilerMrs. Moore (voice)
- Hal SmithDr. Sawyer (voice)
- Virginia GreggGretchen (voice)
- Laura Turnbull(voice)
- Shari Turnbull(voice)
- Douglas Crowther(voice)
- Diana LeeSoloist (voice)
- Thurl RavenscroftSoloist (voice)
- Bill ColeSoloist (voice)
- Eleanor GeffertSoloist (voice)
- Julia RinkerSoloist (voice) (as Julie Rinker)
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clement C. Moore, Louise Turnbull, Dick Woellhaf
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The Night Before Christmas runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
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The Night Before Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night Before Christmas is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Night Before Christmas on?
The Night Before Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night Before Christmas?
If you liked The Night Before Christmas, try Stick Man, The Year Without a Santa Claus, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.
Who directed The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas (1968) was directed by Jim Pabian and stars Olan Soule, Barbara Eiler, Hal Smith.