Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Frosty the Snowman is a 1969 family movie directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., with a running time of 25m. It stars Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe and Jackie Vernon.
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 answers
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 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!
When was Frosty the Snowman released?
Frosty the Snowman was released on 7 December 1969.
How long is Frosty the Snowman?
Frosty the Snowman runs 25m.
Who made Frosty the Snowman?
Frosty the Snowman was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..
Where can I watch Frosty the Snowman?
Frosty the Snowman is available on Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Frosty the Snowman
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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)