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New sealed DVD case for the 1974 animated special The Year Without a Santa Claus

Warner Home Video

Warner Home Video The Year Without a Santa Claus Deluxe Edition DVD 1974

SKU CH-JYYV-R9NYA GTIN 085391162629

A 1974 animated Christmas special where Santa skips his yearly trip until elves and children convince him to return, presented in 1.33 aspect ratio on DVD with English SDH subtitles

  • Movie TitlesThe Year Without a Santa Claus
  • SynopsisDuring the year when Santa decides not to make his annual Ch
  • FormatDVD
  • GenreChildrens
  • Runtime51
  • Year1974
  • Deluxe edition includes the full 1974 stop-motion classic
  • 51-minute runtime fits neatly into a family viewing slot
  • Jules Bass directs Mickey Rooney and Shirley Booth voice cast
  • Presented in original 1.33 aspect ratio with English SDH subtitles
  • Brand-new disc from Warner Home Video, released 31 October 2000

Product identity

Warner Home Video The Year Without a Santa Claus Deluxe Edition DVD 1974 is a 1974 animated Christmas special directed by Jules Bass and released on DVD in 2000. The disc runs 51 minutes and features voice performances by Mickey Rooney, Shirley Booth and Dick Shawn. It is sold as a brand new DVD in standard definition.

Audience fit

Families and collectors who want the classic Rankin/Bass stop-motion holiday story on physical media will find this edition matches the original 1.33 aspect ratio with English SDH subtitles. Viewers expecting high-definition Blu-ray quality or a widescreen presentation should look at other releases.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the DVD format with a 1.33 full-frame presentation and a 51-minute runtime. Buyers needing HD resolution or bonus supplements will not be served by this disc.

Highlights

  • Deluxe edition includes the full 1974 stop-motion classic
  • 51-minute runtime fits neatly into a family viewing slot
  • Jules Bass directs Mickey Rooney and Shirley Booth voice cast
  • Presented in original 1.33 aspect ratio with English SDH subtitles
  • Brand-new disc from Warner Home Video, released 31 October 2000

Specifications

Movie TitlesThe Year Without a Santa Claus
SynopsisDuring the year when Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas Eve trek, two of his loyal eves rally children to change Santa's mind.
FormatDVD
GenreChildrens
Runtime51
Year1974
DirectorJules Bass
CastMickey Rooney (voice), Shirley Booth (voice), Dick Shawn (voice), George S. Irving (voice), Rhoda Mann (voice)
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size191 × 140 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Which version of The Year Without a Santa Claus is this DVD?

This is the Deluxe Edition DVD released on 31-10-2000 by Warner Home Video, presented in 1.33 aspect ratio with English SDH subtitles.

What does the 51-minute runtime mean for viewing?

The 51-minute runtime makes this a concise holiday special, suitable for a single family viewing session without requiring a long time commitment.

What does the DVD format cap in terms of video quality?

The standard DVD format limits video to standard-definition resolution, so this 1974 animated special will not display in high definition regardless of the display used.

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