Other Titles • Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
Synopses for How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
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ChildrenÂ's author Dr. Seuss and veteran animator Chuck Jones. Both are uniquely gifted legends, so itÂ's no wonder that their collaborations, How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears A Who, instantly became all-family classics of animation, won Peabody Awards – and are nothing short of wonderful.
Boris Karloff magnificently narrates the saga of the crotchety Grinch, who tries to rob the happy holiday from the Whos as they snooze. Just his opposite is Horton, the elephant with a huge heart. Hans Conried narrates as the plucky pachyderm protects the tiny Whovillians from impending disaster. Full of fantastical creatures, tongue-twisting verse and joyous songs, this Seuss/Jones double-bill is a joyous festival of fun.
(37 votes)
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With the talents of Chuck Jones, Boris Karloff, and Dr. Seuss combined, there was almost no way this could be anything but an instant classic. Watched regularly every holiday season and beloved by children and cynical adults alike, this animated gem is just that and more. Boris Karloff narrates and stars as the odious Mr. Grinch, the sinister green monster who plots to steal all the Christmas presents in the town of Whoville. All goes well with his dastardly plan until little Cindy Loo Who (who was no more than two) gums up the works with her innocent Christmas spirit. Jones directed, with Karloff supplying the sweetly sinister narration and voice of the Grinch. The story is from the book by Dr. Seuss. Thurl Ravenscroft (of "Tony the Tiger" breakfast commercial fame) provides the memorable bass singing voice for the tune "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch." Filled with close attention to comic detail, memorable characterizations, and delightful wordplay, this is essential holiday viewing for the whole family.
(35 votes)
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