The Old Mill

Plot Summary

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 Cast

Marie Arbuckle Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Jean MacMurray Crickets (voice) (uncredited)

Louise Myers Birds (voice) (uncredited)

Clarence Nash Frogs (voice) (uncredited)

Marta Nielsen Singer (voice) (uncredited)