I've always thought Boris Karloff's last great role was as the snarling, malevolent voice of the Grinch in this 1966 television cartoon.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
1966 · 25m · G
Animation, Comedy, Family
Directed by
Chuck Jones
,
Ben Washam
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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.
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A seasonal classic.
This lusty, garishly colored, good-hearted cartoon was a wonderful, awful idea.
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