Frosty the Snowman

1969 "Special Christmas magic!"

Frosty the Snowman

7.3 | G | en | Animation

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, Frosty and Karen, a young girl who 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!

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7.3 | G | en | Animation , Family , TV Movie | More Info

Released: December. 07,1969 | Released Producted By: Rankin/Bass Productions , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Jimmy Durante , Billy De Wolfe , Jackie Vernon

Director

Jules Bass

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Cast

Jimmy Durante

as Narrator (voice)

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Billy De Wolfe

as Professor Hinkle (voice)

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Jackie Vernon

as Frosty the Snowman (voice)

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Reviews

zsofikam Who among us hasn't grown up hearing Frosty wake up saying "happy birthday"? I know that I certainly have and for me Christmas isn't Christmas without it. This is notable for being the only (as far as I know) Rankin-Bass holiday special to not be in stop-motion, instead it looks like a Christmas card come to life. The effect is very nice, especially when combined with everything else. The main song is very catchy and the storyline is fairly easy for younger kids to follow at only 22 minutes long. Jimmy Durante's narration is excellent as well, especially in terms of his performance of the song. In addition to its charming simplicity, it also happens to be very touching at times. I can't help but well up when Frosty melts. But with a little Christmas snow, Frosty is resurrected and Santa makes Professor Hinkle write that he is sorry a hundred zillion times. In addition to the touching moments, there are also some funny parts such as the traffic cop's reaction to seeing Frosty and when the children are thinking of a name for Frosty and one kid suggests Oatmeal. Here's a sweet loving story (as all Christmas tales should be) that reinforces a child's life of Christmas and the wonder of the first snowfall. I only wish that it could be a little bit longer.

SnoopyStyle It's the day before Christmas. Professor Hinkle is one of worst magicians ever. He comes to school to do a show for the kids. The kids rather go out and build a snowman calling it Frosty. The rabbit in Hinkle's hat Hocus Pocus runs away and the hat lands on Frosty bringing him to life. Hinkle takes his hat back. Hocus Pocus gives the hat back to the children. Frosty comes back alive but he starts to melt. Little Karen, Frosty and Hocus Pocus sneak on a train to the North Pole. Hinkle stowaways as well to try and take the hat back. Then they enlist the help of Santa Claus.Let's face it. There are lots of crazy stuff going on. I don't know that finders keepers with the magic hat is a great message for the kids. Then there is the little girl that almost froze to death. I doubt this movie is about any message other than just a simple insane children's adventure. There's also the great song and Jimmy Durante's narration. That stuff is just iconic.

Writer_Commentary I'm an adult and I still like to watch this special every Christmas. I can't think of a better way they could have turned a song into a special and it sure is a good way to spend your time watching over the Christmas holiday. I don't know anyway who wouldn't like this and would recommend this to anyone and everyone. A girl and her snowman come to life make such a great story. While normally a subject such as that would be corny, the people who made this could not have done a better job. A true classic that I wish there were more of nowadays. You surely don't see this type of animation style anymore and that's a shame. I would suggest you make this a habit to watch every time it's Christmas.

SeptumSin It's Christmas time and the kids are trying to get ready for their Christmas break when they notice that their snowman has come to life. With joy in their hearts they have to make sure that "Frosty" manages to get to a colder climate before he becomes nothing more than a puddle of water.This is a true classic film utilizing the stars of the day. This is truly a film that can inspire children. Frosty the snowman is fairly simple and the voice acting is for par not really bad or really good. If there was a Christmas cartoon to show your kids this time of year this is probably my second favorite.