Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director — 3 films in this catalog
Arthur Rankin Jr. directed Frosty the Snowman (1969), Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) and The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974). About Frosty the Snowman: A Rankin/Bass special narrated by Jimmy Durante in his final film role, aired annually on CBS since 1969. Rankin was a co-creator of Rankin/Bass and is also known for The Last Unicorn (1982) and The Hobbit (1977).
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Christmas Movie Filmography
- The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)Director
- Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)Director
- Frosty the Snowman (1969)Director
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Arthur Rankin Jr. directed Frosty the Snowman (1969); Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970); The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974).
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