The Old Mill(1937)
“Animals try to stay safe and dry in an old mill.”
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.
Director
Wilfred Jackson
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$51K
Cast
Marie Arbuckle
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Jean MacMurray
as Crickets (voice) (uncredited)
Louise Myers
as Birds (voice) (uncredited)
Clarence Nash
as Frogs (voice) (uncredited)
Marta Nielsen
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Jerry Philipps
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Barbara Whitson
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Elvia Allman
as Birds / Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Beatrice Hagen
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1937
Runtime
0h 9m
Language
No Language
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$51K
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Where can I watch The Old Mill?▼
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What is The Old Mill about?▼
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.
Who directed The Old Mill?▼
The Old Mill was directed by Wilfred Jackson and released in 1937. It is a animation, thriller, family, music, horror film.
How long is The Old Mill?▼
The Old Mill has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
Who stars in The Old Mill?▼
The cast of The Old Mill includes Marie Arbuckle as Singer (voice) (uncredited), Jean MacMurray as Crickets (voice) (uncredited), Louise Myers as Birds (voice) (uncredited), Clarence Nash as Frogs (voice) (uncredited), Marta Nielsen as Singer (voice) (uncredited) and more.
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