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The Old Mill (1937)

November 5, 1937 (US) Animation, Thriller, Family, Music, Horror • 9m

Overview

Night in an old mill is dramatically depicted in this Oscar-winning short in which the frightened occupants, including birds, timid mice, owls, and other creatures try to stay safe and dry as a storm approaches. As the thunderstorm worsens, the mill wheel begins to turn and the whole mill threatens to blow apart until at last the storm subsides.

Writer

Top Billed

Marie Arbuckle

Keywords

Where to watch
Free / IncludedDisney PlusDisney Plus

Top Billed Cast

Marie Arbuckle
Marie Arbuckle

Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Jean MacMurray
Jean MacMurray

Crickets (voice) (uncredited)

Louise Myers
Louise Myers

Birds (voice) (uncredited)

Clarence Nash
Clarence Nash

Frogs (voice) (uncredited)

Marta Nielsen
Marta Nielsen

Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Jerry Philipps
Jerry Philipps

Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Barbara Whitson
Barbara Whitson

Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Elvia Allman
Elvia Allman

Birds / Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Beatrice Hagen
Beatrice Hagen

Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Crew


Reviews

CinemaSerf

⭐ 7/10

February 9, 2024

An old and dilapidated windmill sets the scene for this engaging animation depicting all that goes on amongst the wildlife that have taken over from the long departed humans. Nesting birds share a juicy worm; cooing doves and a wise old owl take shelter there too. High in the rafters, some bats sleep the day away awaiting nightfall and the frog's chorus which sets off all the night sounds - tweeting and chirping galore. Fortunately, for our ears,… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$50,663

Revenue

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