Santa's Surprise
Santa's Surprise

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Santa's Surprise

1947
Movie
9 min
English

Seven children from around the world follow Santa home on Christmas Eve and decide to surprise him with some help around the house while he sleeps.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Tex AveryGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In this Looney Tunes short, Santa Claus prepares for Christmas Eve. However, his overworked elves are staging a revolt, demanding better working conditions. Santa tries to appease them with promises of a holiday, but their demands escalate, leading to a chaotic and humorous resolution as Santa tries to get his gifts delivered on time.

Critical Reception

As a classic Tex Avery cartoon, 'Santa's Surprise' is highly regarded for its fast-paced, anarchic humor and inventive gags typical of the era's Warner Bros. animation. It's appreciated for its energetic execution and memorable, albeit brief, characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its signature Tex Avery absurdity and rapid-fire jokes.

  • Noted for its vibrant animation and energetic pacing.

  • Considered a fun, albeit short, Christmas-themed cartoon.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this vintage short, but it's generally enjoyed by fans of classic animation and Tex Avery's distinctive comedic style.

Fun Fact

Tex Avery's distinctive style often pushed the boundaries of cartoon logic and character reactions, which is evident in the elves' over-the-top demands and Santa's exasperated responses in 'Santa's Surprise'.

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