The Old Mill poster

The Old Mill( 1937)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. cast image

      Marie Arbuckle

      Singer (voice) (uncredited)

    2. cast image

      Jean MacMurray

      Crickets (voice) (uncredited)

    3. cast image

      Louise Myers

      Birds (voice) (uncredited)

    4. cast image

      Clarence Nash

      Frogs (voice) (uncredited)

    5. cast image

      Marta Nielsen

      Singer (voice) (uncredited)

    6. cast image

      Jerry Philipps

      Singer (voice) (uncredited)

    7. cast image

      Barbara Whitson

      Singer (voice) (uncredited)

    8. cast image

      Elvia Allman

      Birds / Singer (voice) (uncredited)

    9. cast image

      Beatrice Hagen

      Singer (voice) (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Fri Feb 09 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, the wind picks up and the old structure stretches and strains as it comes again to life - much to the chagrin of the occupants who find the menacing g...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    50663.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • mill
    • cartoon
    • animated horror
    • short film
    • suspense