How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Dec 18, 1966

0h 25m

★ 7.5

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch

Overview

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

Genres

Animation

Family

Comedy

Production Companies

The Cat in the Hat Productions

MGM Animation/Visual Arts

MGM Television

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Cast

Narrator / The Grinch (voice)

Boris Karloff

Cindy Lou Who (voice) (uncredited)

June Foray

Max (voice) (uncredited)

Dal McKennon

Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)

Thurl Ravenscroft

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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