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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

  • TV Movie
  • 19661966
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 26m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
54K
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Boris Karloff and Dal McKennon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
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A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
54K
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  • Directors
    • Chuck Jones
    • Ben Washam(co-director)
  • Writers
    • Dr. Seuss(book)
    • Irv Spector(additional story)
    • Bob Ogle(additional story)
  • Stars
    • Boris Karloff(voice)
    • Thurl Ravenscroft(voice)
    • June Foray(voice)
  • Directors
    • Chuck Jones
    • Ben Washam(co-director)
  • Writers
    • Dr. Seuss(book)
    • Irv Spector(additional story)
    • Bob Ogle(additional story)
  • Stars
    • Boris Karloff(voice)
    • Thurl Ravenscroft(voice)
    • June Foray(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 158User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

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    Boris Karloff and Dal McKennon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
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    Boris Karloff in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff and Dal McKennon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    June Foray in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    June Foray in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff and June Foray in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff and Dal McKennon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

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    Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • …
    Thurl Ravenscroft
    • Singer 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch'
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    June Foray
    June Foray
    • Cindy Lou Who
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Dal McKennon
    Dal McKennon
    • Max
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Chuck Jones
      • Ben Washam(co-director)
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss(book)
      • Irv Spector(additional story)
      • Bob Ogle(additional story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Thurl Ravenscroft, who sang the song, is best known as the voice of Tony the Tiger in numerous Frosted Flakes TV commercials. Ravenscroft was picked to sing these songs because his voice was an extremely deep bass.
    • Goofs
      As the Grinch closes the bedroom door, the part of the coat visible between his arm and collar are left unpainted.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: He puzzled and puzzed till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. Maybe Christmas, he thought... doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!

    • Crazy credits
      The complete credit for Boris Karloff in the opening credits reads as follows: "the sounds of the Grinch are by Boris Karloff... and read by Boris Karloff too!"
    • Alternate versions
      American network TV prints often eliminate the verse from "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" that begins, "You're a rotter, Mr. Grinch." In addition, a sequence showing the Grinch leering at a little girl with an evil grin is usually deleted.
    • Connections
      Edited into In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      (1966) (uncredited)
      (includes "Welcome Christmas")
      Music by Albert Hague
      Conducted by Eugene Poddany

    User reviews158

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    One of the best Christmas cartoons
    This is one of the few Christmas shows that deserves its reputation. It never dips into mawkishness and yet makes its point. Chuck Jones gives us a Grinch who has the madcap qualities of Bugs Bunny (and even looks a bit like the waskely wabbit).

    The narration and voice of the Grinch are by Boris Karloff, a wonderful choice. The music is clever, and the animation is excellent.

    This classic certainly will withstand not only the test of time but also the competition of the live-action version which is unfortunately an example of a big budget and tons of FX burying a sweet, touching, and simple story. Go ahead and see the live-action version -- it has its moments. But definitely see this cartoon version.
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    • mermatt
    • Nov 19, 2000

    FAQ3

    • What are the words to Welcome Christmas?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
    • Production companies
      • The Cat in the Hat Productions
      • MGM Television
      • MGM Animation/Visual Arts
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      26 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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