Cricket on the Hearth

Cricket on the Hearth (1967) is a animation, family film directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr. rated 5.3/10.

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.

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)