Cricket on the Hearth 57 years old

Cricket on the Hearth

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.

Credits

Cricket on the Hearth Cast

Name Character
Roddy McDowall He was 39, 70 years old when he died as Criket Crocket Narrator
Marlo Thomas She was 30, now 87 years old as Bertha (voice)
Danny Thomas He was 55, 79 years old when he died as Caleb (voice)

Cricket on the Hearth Crew

Name Department
Jules Bass as Director. He was 32 (now 89) years old Directing
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Cricket on the Hearth (57 years)

  • Release day: Monday, December 18, 1967
  • Runtime: 49 minutes