The Old Mill (1937): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Old Mill features Marie Arbuckle, Jean MacMurray, Louise Myers, Clarence Nash, Marta Nielsen, Jerry Philipps. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1937-11-05. Runtime: 9 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (229 votes). Genres: Animation, Thriller, Family, Music, Horror. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Old Mill?

The Old Mill is listed as Animation, Thriller, Family, Music, Horror on TMDB.

How long is The Old Mill?

The Old Mill runs about 9 minutes.

Who stars in The Old Mill?

Cast highlights include Marie Arbuckle, Jean MacMurray, Louise Myers, Clarence Nash, Marta Nielsen, Jerry Philipps.

Does Cinema Box stream The Old Mill?

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