Cricket on the Hearth

Overview

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.

Director: Jules Bass

Cast

Danny Thomas

Caleb (voice)

Marlo Thomas

Bertha (voice)

Roddy McDowall

Cricket Crocket (voice)

Hans Conried

Tackleton (voice)

Paul Frees

Messenger / Uriah / Captain / Toy Elephant (voice)

Ed Ames

Edward (voice)

Abbe Lane

Moll (voice)