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.
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Boris Karloff
- Narrator
- (voice)
- …
Thurl Ravenscroft
- Singer
- (uncredited)
- …
June Foray
- Cindy Lou Who
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Dal McKennon
- Max
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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An oldie but a goodie applies to this short and sweet animation with the voice of legendary Boris Karloff and creator Chuck Jones what could go wrong
If you haven't watch it before what are you waiting for.
If you haven't watch it before what are you waiting for.
This has been a favorite Holiday cartoon since I was a kid.
Not only is it based off of a Dr. Suess book, the whole cartoon is done with Chuck Jones' Style.
Plus Boris Karloff is the voice of the grinch, and the Grinch song is sang by the guy who originally did Tony the Tiger.
The story involves this town of Whoville with citizens known as Whos. They love Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived high on a mountain top did not. He hates Christmas and the Whos so much he plans to steal it from the Whos. By dressing up as Santa Claus and rob every thing the Whos own.
Has the stuff you'd find in an average Chuck Jones cartoon. Including the style of the characters, Wille Coyoate like gizmos and Gadgets, and plenty of comedic elements.
The story to it is perfect. It's very memorable and enjoyable to see again and again.
It's highly recommend to Dr. Suess, Chuck Jones, Animation, and Holiday Fans.
It's a great Holiday Toon.
Not only is it based off of a Dr. Suess book, the whole cartoon is done with Chuck Jones' Style.
Plus Boris Karloff is the voice of the grinch, and the Grinch song is sang by the guy who originally did Tony the Tiger.
The story involves this town of Whoville with citizens known as Whos. They love Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived high on a mountain top did not. He hates Christmas and the Whos so much he plans to steal it from the Whos. By dressing up as Santa Claus and rob every thing the Whos own.
Has the stuff you'd find in an average Chuck Jones cartoon. Including the style of the characters, Wille Coyoate like gizmos and Gadgets, and plenty of comedic elements.
The story to it is perfect. It's very memorable and enjoyable to see again and again.
It's highly recommend to Dr. Suess, Chuck Jones, Animation, and Holiday Fans.
It's a great Holiday Toon.
It doesn't get any better than this.
This is, quite possibly, the one perfect Holiday movie. There has never ever been a more wonderful combination of talent than Chuck Jones and Dr. Suess. Only a quick tug on my brow hairs can bring me quicker to tears than the scene where the Grinch learns the truth about Christmas.
Pure perfection.
This is, quite possibly, the one perfect Holiday movie. There has never ever been a more wonderful combination of talent than Chuck Jones and Dr. Suess. Only a quick tug on my brow hairs can bring me quicker to tears than the scene where the Grinch learns the truth about Christmas.
Pure perfection.
Our family has had a tradition for many years each Christmas -- we watch this short animated film some time on Christmas Day. We still enjoy it after all these years. Poor, loyal Max, always trying to please his two-sizes-too-small-hearted master. The silly toys and instruments that the kids play with. And of course little Cindy Lou Who, who was no more than two, who manages to get through to, the Grinch.
The anti-commercialism messages are simply wonderful. All the more-so now in the 2000s with corporate globalisation taking over the bodies and minds of the majority of the human population of Earth.
A simple, funny and beautiful message of compassion and caring. A message of family and community being more important than wealth and possessions.
The anti-commercialism messages are simply wonderful. All the more-so now in the 2000s with corporate globalisation taking over the bodies and minds of the majority of the human population of Earth.
A simple, funny and beautiful message of compassion and caring. A message of family and community being more important than wealth and possessions.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) is the best Christmas movie ever. Christmas is my favorite holiday, so I really love Christmas movies. The 2000 version of The Grinch can't beat this classic original one. The new Grinch with Jim Carrey is really great, but the original is even better. I give How the Grinch Stole Christmas a 10 out of 10!!! :)
Did you know
- TriviaBoris Karloff's voice changes when he speaks for the Grinch. Originally he spoke in his "Narrator" voice throughout. After recording was complete, the highs in his voice were mechanically removed for the Grinch, giving him the gravelly voice heard in the finished version.
- GoofsAs the Grinch closes the bedroom door, the part of the coat visible between his arm and collar are left unpainted.
- Crazy creditsThe 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 versionsAmerican 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.
- ConnectionsEdited into In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994)
- SoundtracksOverture
(1966) (uncredited)
(includes "Welcome Christmas")
Music by Albert Hague
Conducted by Eugene Poddany
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- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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- Runtime
- 26m
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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