Direction: Jules Bass

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jules Bass. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Frosty's Winter Wonderland (TV)

1976 · Movie · 25 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot Frosty's kind of lonely, so the kids think of making him a wife, Crystal. But will Jack Frost let them be happy?

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The Osmonds (TV Series)

1972 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot Following the success of the Jackson 5 cartoon series, Rankin-Bass (Yes, the famous holiday cartoon/animagic company) sequels with The Osmonds. Sans Marie, the Osmond Brothers (including Jimmy) are goodwill ambassadors...

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Arabian Nights

1972 · Movie · 22 min. · United States

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Festival of Family Classics (TV Series)

1972 · Series · 20 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Cast Bernard Cowan · Peggi Loder · Peg Dixon · Billie Mae Richards

Plot Series of television versions of famous folk tales and classic literature.

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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

1973 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

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Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid (TV)

1972 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot New York Giants outfielder Willie Mays is promised by an unconventional angel the chance to make his famed miracle catch, if he agrees to become the godfather of an orphan...

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Pinocchio's Christmas (TV)

1980 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot It's Pinocchio's first Christmas, and he sells the book Geppetto gives him for present money, but Cat and Fox trick him out of it. So, Pinocchio becomes part of a...

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The New Adventures of Pinocchio (TV Series)

1960 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot A collection of shorts told by Gepetto about the ongoing adventures of Pinocchio and Cricket in the world while looking for the Blue Fairy. They ran across many zany characters...

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TigerSharks (TV Series)

1987 · Series · 12 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Rankin Jr. · Jules Bass

Plot 26 Episodes. An underwater salvage team, the Tiger Sharks, take on the task of defending Waterro. Using a device that allows the team to change to half man half fish,...

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas (TV)

1974 · Movie · 25 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot One Christmas season, the citizens of a small town, both human and mouse, find their letters to Santa Claus have been unceremoniously returned. Furthermore, there is a message that says...

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The Reluctant Dragon & Mr. Toad Show (TV Series)

1970 · Series · 30 min. · United States

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The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (TV)

1985 · Movie · 50 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot The Great Ak calls a council of the Immortals to ask that Santa Claus be given immortality. And to justify it, he tells the history of Santa Claus. The Ak...

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Mad Mad Mad Monsters (TV)

1972 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot All of Universal's greatest classic monsters gather at the Transylvania Astoria Hotel for Frankenstein's monster and his bride's Friday the 13th midnight wedding.

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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (TV) (S)

1977 · Movie · 24 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble. When his owner throws him out of...

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That Girl in Wonderland (TV)

1973 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot Animated version of the 1966 TV Series "That Girl".

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Rudolph's Shiny New Year (TV)

1976 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jules Bass · Arthur Rankin Jr.

Plot Rudolph must find for Happy, the baby New Year, before midnight, New Year's Eve.

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