Frosty the Snowman
"Special Christmas magic!"
Originally released in 1969. Frosty the Snowman is a family/animation film. directed by Jules Bass. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, and Jackie Vernon
Synopsis
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (370 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Jimmy Durante
as Narrator (voice)
Billy De Wolfe
as Professor Hinkle (voice)
Jackie Vernon
as Frosty the Snowman (voice)
Paul Frees
as Santa Claus / Traffic Cop / Additional Voices (voice)
June Foray
as Teacher / Karen / Additional Voices (voice)
Suzanne Davidson
as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
Greg Thomas
as Karen's friends (voice) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frosty the Snowman about?
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living F...
Who directed Frosty the Snowman?
Frosty the Snowman was directed by Jules Bass.
How long is Frosty the Snowman?
Frosty the Snowman has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Frosty the Snowman released?
Frosty the Snowman was released on December 7, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frosty the Snowman?
The main cast of Frosty the Snowman includes Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees, June Foray.
Is Frosty the Snowman worth watching?
Frosty the Snowman has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 370 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.