Ruby can’t get her little brother Max to go to sleep on Christmas Eve, and the fun begins as Max sneaks downstairs hoping to see Santa. Based on the book of the same title by Rosemary Wells. Voices: Jenny Agutter and Rex Robbins.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
300163
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)