Boris Karloff, Hans Conreid, June Foray

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 chi...( read more  read more... )ldren 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.

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G, 26 min.

Directed by: Ben Washam, Chuck Jones

Release Date: June 1, 1967

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DVD Release Date: October 31, 2000

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  • May 23, 2009
    Never my favouurite Christmas movie
  • May 22, 2009
    One of the best Christmas movies ever made.
  • December 24, 2008
    Necessary holiday viewing. I've never seen the Walter Matthau-narrated version, but as great as Matthau was I don't know if he could top Karloff's narration. The animation is great and doesn't overstay its welcome. Unlike a Ron Howard-directed war crime that stars Jim Carrey.
  • August 11, 2008
    you're a mean one... mr. grinch
  • July 29, 2008
    loved it was cute used to scare me when i was younger like it does my son
  • November 16, 2009
    I'm fairly certain it was the Who Hash that perked up the Grinch.
  • November 1, 2009
    a lovly lol christmas tale.
  • October 29, 2009
    Family holiday film...
  • October 25, 2009
    Favorite EVER EVER EVER! The Grinch's heart grew ... times that day. :(
  • October 23, 2009
    I thought this was cute and simple just the way it should be. A fun x-mas movie.

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