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Well, a mouse *is* stirring... And he's having fun playing with the toys, until he mistakes Tom for a stuffed toy and wakes him up.Well, a mouse *is* stirring... And he's having fun playing with the toys, until he mistakes Tom for a stuffed toy and wakes him up.Well, a mouse *is* stirring... And he's having fun playing with the toys, until he mistakes Tom for a stuffed toy and wakes him up.
- Directors
- Writers
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
The Boswell Sisters
- Vocalists
- (uncredited)
Connee Boswell
- Vocalist
- (uncredited)
Martha Boswell
- Vocalist
- (uncredited)
Vet Boswell
- Vocalist
- (uncredited)
Dorothy Compton
- Lead Debutante Vocalist
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
The Debutantes
- Vocalists
- (uncredited)
Frank Graham
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Beatrice Hagen
- Vocalist
- (uncredited)
William Hanna
- Tom
- (uncredited)
The King's Men
- Vocalists
- (uncredited)
Harry Lang
- Tom
- (uncredited)
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A beautiful Christmas short film/episode. Incredible how an animated production full of comedy can provide so much reflective content for the viewers, but especially for the little ones at home. This duo of directors undoubtedly knew how to execute interesting, very entertaining stories rich in narrative arguments.
The entire musical score section is excellent, creating an exceptional connection with what is seen on screen and fostering that Christmas spirit, along with iconic melodies of the season. A musical arrangement that surprises at every moment and increases considerably with each passing second.
The animation is brutal, from the movement sequences, the color tones, the line work, the detail, in fact, everything is well executed and has aged exemplary.
Tom & Jerry are classic characters with countless heartwarming, reflective, and comedically styled stories, and this one is no exception. They promote interesting themes that might leave you pondering good deeds during the Christmas season.
This short film covers themes such as innocence, evil, fun, the Christmas spirit, good deeds, love for others, gender differences, the surprises of life, gifts, acceptance of conditions, and that there is a time for everyone without any conditions, everyone deserves to spend the holidays together. On the other hand, there are many reflective themes that definitely stand out at all times.
This is a true classic and it's incredible.
The entire musical score section is excellent, creating an exceptional connection with what is seen on screen and fostering that Christmas spirit, along with iconic melodies of the season. A musical arrangement that surprises at every moment and increases considerably with each passing second.
The animation is brutal, from the movement sequences, the color tones, the line work, the detail, in fact, everything is well executed and has aged exemplary.
Tom & Jerry are classic characters with countless heartwarming, reflective, and comedically styled stories, and this one is no exception. They promote interesting themes that might leave you pondering good deeds during the Christmas season.
This short film covers themes such as innocence, evil, fun, the Christmas spirit, good deeds, love for others, gender differences, the surprises of life, gifts, acceptance of conditions, and that there is a time for everyone without any conditions, everyone deserves to spend the holidays together. On the other hand, there are many reflective themes that definitely stand out at all times.
This is a true classic and it's incredible.
I saw it after decades. And the emotion of childhood was the same, fresh, gentle, rich in joy tones.
A lovely portrait of Christmas Eve in fair - sweet colors, offering the spirit of a pure unique holliday from perspective of early ages.
Run, cruel steps of war , a young Tom and the same Jerry and the comfortable, emotional final , offering exactly the state of Christmas with family, friends , in the womb of peace and tender happiness - parts of Christmas as special moment , honorating the birth of son of God.
This detais are sources of seduction of this episode , not only nice - amusing but profound useful in profound measure.
A lovely portrait of Christmas Eve in fair - sweet colors, offering the spirit of a pure unique holliday from perspective of early ages.
Run, cruel steps of war , a young Tom and the same Jerry and the comfortable, emotional final , offering exactly the state of Christmas with family, friends , in the womb of peace and tender happiness - parts of Christmas as special moment , honorating the birth of son of God.
This detais are sources of seduction of this episode , not only nice - amusing but profound useful in profound measure.
I am a big fan of Tom and Jerry and I love Christmas-themed cartoons/films, so this a match made in heaven I thought. And I was right, I loved The Night Before Christmas, it has everything a Tom and Jerry cartoon should have. Plus it is heartwarming, funny and charming.
The animation is beautiful, the backgrounds are fluid, the colours look really nice and the characters are drawn well, even Tom who looks quite cute. The music is also sweet, the sight gags are funny, the story packs an emotional punch for me especially at the end, which is one of my favourite Tom and Jerry endings and both Tom and Jerry are wonderful to watch and very likable.
Overall, for any Tom and Jerry fan, this is a must watch. 10/10 Bethany Cox
The animation is beautiful, the backgrounds are fluid, the colours look really nice and the characters are drawn well, even Tom who looks quite cute. The music is also sweet, the sight gags are funny, the story packs an emotional punch for me especially at the end, which is one of my favourite Tom and Jerry endings and both Tom and Jerry are wonderful to watch and very likable.
Overall, for any Tom and Jerry fan, this is a must watch. 10/10 Bethany Cox
It is the night before Christmas and Tom and Jerry have their usual fight. After a while Jerry goes outside and Tom makes sure that Jerry can't get back in. After a while Tom feels guilty and with the spirit of Christmas he lets Jerry back in. This is a cute short with Tom and Jerry with the heart on the right place. The start is also pretty funny.
This cartoon, from early on in the evolution of Tom and Jerry, isn't quite as polished as later efforts, but it's definitely one of my favourite episodes, thanks to the fact that the BBC showed it practically every Christmas Eve as I was growing up.
It's the night before Christmas, and Jerry sneaks out of his hole to play with the presents under the tree. Tom, awakened by the cheeky rodent's fun and games, tries to stop him and chaos ensues.
Perfect Xmas entertainment for the whole family, this one is full of seasonal spirit and goodwill and ends up with the cat and mouse reconciling their differences for Christmas.
It's the night before Christmas, and Jerry sneaks out of his hole to play with the presents under the tree. Tom, awakened by the cheeky rodent's fun and games, tries to stop him and chaos ensues.
Perfect Xmas entertainment for the whole family, this one is full of seasonal spirit and goodwill and ends up with the cat and mouse reconciling their differences for Christmas.
Did you know
- TriviaReleased on December 6, 1941. The next day, most of the life depicted here would change dramatically with the advent of war in the US.
- ConnectionsEdited into Tom & Jerry: Cartoon Festival Vol. 3 (1983)
- SoundtracksDeck the Halls
Traditional tune, lyrics by Thomas Oliphant (uncredited)
Chorus: The Debutantes and The King's Men (all uncredited)
Details
- Runtime
- 9m
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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