Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July

Year: 1979

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: English

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.

FamilyFantasyAnimationTV Movie

A magical, musical fantasy where Winterbolt plots to turn the North Pole into his own evil wonderland. Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer and a cast of friends band together, journeying through enchanted landscapes and singing lively numbers to stop his scheme and save Christmas.

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1

Boreal transmits power to Rudolph's nose

Long ago, Lady Boreal, Queen of the Northern Lights, transferred the last of her power into Rudolph's red nose when he was born. This power makes his nose glow to stop evil and protect his friends. The moment marks the origin of Rudolph's unique gift and its protective purpose.

Birth of Rudolph North Pole
2

Winterbolt awakens and learns of Rudolph

Years after Rudolph's birth, Winterbolt awakes from his deep sleep and discovers Rudolph's glowing power. He vows to dispose of Rudolph to regain control of the North Pole. The threat he poses sets the stage for a looming conflict.

Years after Rudolph's birth North Pole
3

Milton arrives to recruit the circus

An ice cream man named Milton arrives in a hot-air balloon and tells Rudolph and Frosty about his plan to marry Lilly Loraine's daughter Lainie if they star in the Circus by the Sea to help lift the circus out of debt. He also mentions that Sam Spangles wants to buy the circus after the Fourth of July. The circus plot becomes a central goal for the protagonists.

Before the Fourth of July Circus by the Sea
4

Winterbolt offers amulets to Frosty family

Winterbolt offers Frosty and his family magic amulets to prevent melting, but the protection lasts only until the final firework fades on the Fourth. The safety net is time-limited and precarious. Santa agrees to pick them up before the magic wears off.

Before the Fourth of July fireworks North Pole
5

Blizzard delays Santa's arrival

Winterbolt creates a blizzard to prevent Santa and Mrs. Claus from arriving on time. The delay complicates efforts to keep Frosty’s family safe. The impending fireworks intensify the stakes as the deadline nears.

Leading up to the Fourth of July North Pole
6

Winterbolt recruits Scratcher

Winterbolt travels to the Caves of Lost Rejections and recruits Scratcher, an unintelligent, jealous reindeer who felt he deserved Santa's job. Together they plot to manipulate Rudolph. The alliance foreshadows a trap for Rudolph at the circus.

After awakening Caves of Lost Rejections
7

Frosty uncovers Scratcher's plot

Frosty discovers Scratcher's conspiracy and decides to help Rudolph. He realizes the plan is to frame Rudolph as evil and strip him of his magical protection. Frosty's intervention becomes crucial to Rudolph's defense.

During the pre-Fourth preparations Frosty’s Snowy North Pole Home
8

Winterbolt manipulates Frosty for the hat

Winterbolt uses Frosty by promising to help Rudolph in exchange for Frosty's hat. His real aim is to use the hat to create an army of evil snowmen. The hat becomes a tool for greater danger.

Before the final fireworks North Pole
9

Rudolph defeats Winterbolt and regains his glow

Rudolph confronts Winterbolt, defeats him, and retrieves the hat. With the hat back, Rudolph's nose regains its glow and his protective power is restored. The threat to Rudolph appears to be halted for now.

Before returning to the Circus North Pole
10

Rudolph returns to the Circus with Officer Kelly

Rudolph returns to the Circus by the Sea with a police officer named Officer Kelly who exonerates him. Officer Kelly also returns Frosty's hat and the circus money, effectively reviving the circus. The legal and financial reconstruction follows.

After the confrontation Circus by the Sea
11

Winterbolt attacks; scepter is broken

Winterbolt arrives and launches an assault on the circus. Lilly Loraine uses her iron pistols to break Winterbolt's scepter, transforming him into a tree. The tyrant's power collapses in the face of resolved resistance.

During the attack Circus by the Sea
12

Sam arrested; Frosty melts as amulets fail

Sam is arrested and Scratcher disappears amid the chaos. Winterbolt's spells wear off, and Frosty and his family melt as the amulets lose their power. The crisis seems complete as the protections fail.

After the attack Circus by the Sea
13

Big Ben and Jack Frost revive the snow family

Big Ben arrives in time with Jack Frost to bring Frosty and his family back to life. Their revival restores hope and kicks off a new phase for the snow family. The magic of friendship and timing restores warmth to the scene.

After Sam's arrest Circus by the Sea
14

Santa and Mrs. Claus help the snow family go home

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to help Jack Frost take the snow family back home to the North Pole. They ensure the snow kin can return to their rightful wintery home. The journey marks a peaceful retreat from the circus drama.

After revival North Pole
15

Rudolph leads the flying circus parade

Rudolph stays behind to help the circus out of debt and leads a flying circus parade with the circus animals, now able to fly thanks to Santa's magic feed corn. The parade demonstrates the circus's renewed vitality and festive spirit. The tale closes with a hopeful celebration for all.

Final parade Circus by the Sea

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