A Cricket in Times Square (1973)
Chester Cricket gets trapped inside a picnic basket and transported from his home in Connecticut to the middle of New York City. Alone and lost, he meets up with Harry and Tucker, a cat and mouse that have somehow become friends, and with Mario, a young boy who works with his father at a Times Square newsstand. When it's discovered that Chester can play songs he hears from the radio just by rubbing his legs, people begin to come from all around to listen. Though Chester is happy with his new-found friends, he will eventually have to say good-bye and return to his home.
Director: Chuck Jones
Genre: Animation, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: April 24, 1973
Cast
- Mel Blanc - Tucker the Mouse (voice)
- Les Tremayne - Chester C. Cricket / Harry the Cat / Father / Music Teacher (voice)
- June Foray - Mother (voice)
- Kerry MacLane - Mario Bellini (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Chuck Jones Enterprises
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on children's book
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Chuck Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Cricket in Times Square about?
- Chester Cricket gets trapped inside a picnic basket and transported from his home in Connecticut to the middle of New York City. Alone and lost, he meets up with Harry and Tucker, a cat and mouse that have somehow become friends, and with Mario, a young boy who works with his father at a Times Square newsstand. When it's discovered that Chester can play songs he hears from the radio just by rubbing his legs, people begin to come from all around to listen. Though Chester is happy with his new-found friends, he will eventually have to say good-bye and return to his home.
- Who directed A Cricket in Times Square?
- A Cricket in Times Square was directed by Chuck Jones.
- Who stars in A Cricket in Times Square?
- A Cricket in Times Square stars Mel Blanc, Les Tremayne, June Foray, Kerry MacLane.
- How long is A Cricket in Times Square?
- A Cricket in Times Square has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is A Cricket in Times Square?
- A Cricket in Times Square is a Animation, Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Cricket in Times Square produced?
- A Cricket in Times Square was produced in United States of America.