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The Old Mill (1937)

Movie ★ 7.3 9 min

Animation Thriller Family Music Horror

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.

Wilfred Jackson Director Graham Heid Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 5, 1937
Runtime
9 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$50,663
IMDb
tt0029339
Language

Themes

Cast

Marie Arbuckle Singer (voice) (uncredited) Jean MacMurray Crickets (voice) (uncredited) Louise Myers Birds (voice) (uncredited) Clarence Nash Clarence Nash Frogs (voice) (uncredited) Marta Nielsen Singer (voice) (uncredited) Jerry Philipps Singer (voice) (uncredited) Barbara Whitson Singer (voice) (uncredited) Elvia Allman Elvia Allman Birds / Singer (voice) (uncredited) Beatrice Hagen Beatrice Hagen Singer (voice) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

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, Graham Heid.
Who stars in The Old Mill?
The Old Mill stars Marie Arbuckle, Jean MacMurray, Louise Myers, Clarence Nash.
When was The Old Mill released?
The Old Mill is a 1937 animation, thriller, family, music, horror film.
Where can I watch The Old Mill?
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