The Night Before Christmas (1905 Film) -- Directed By Edwin S. Porter -- Full Movie

It's December 24th, and 'Santa Claus' is busy feeding his reindeer and finishing up the toys that he will soon deliver. Meanwhile, the children in a large family hang their stockings over the fireplace, and then are put to bed. But the restless children cannot sleep, and they soon start a lively pillow fight. Back at his workshop, Santa loads up everything and begins his journey -- IMDB

Directed by Edwin S. Porter
Written by Clement Clarke Moore (poem)
Starring Harry Eytinge
Cinematography Edwin S. Porter
Distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company
Release date

December 16, 1905

Running time
9:00 (800 feet)
Country United States
Language English