The Old Mill (1937)

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.

Released Nov. 5, 1937 9 min 7+

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror, Music, Short, Thriller

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