The Old Mill
1937, English. Directed by Wilfred Jackson & Graham Heid.
Animals try to stay safe and dry in an old mill.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Old Mill
The Old Mill is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wilfred JacksonDirector
- Graham HeidDirector
- Marie ArbuckleSinger (voice) (uncredited)
- Jean MacMurrayCrickets (voice) (uncredited)
- Louise MyersBirds (voice) (uncredited)
- Clarence NashFrogs (voice) (uncredited)
- Marta NielsenSinger (voice) (uncredited)
- Jerry PhilippsSinger (voice) (uncredited)
- Barbara WhitsonSinger (voice) (uncredited)
- Elvia AllmanBirds / Singer (voice) (uncredited)
- Beatrice HagenSinger (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 November 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $51K
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The Old Mill: quick answers
Is The Old Mill worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Old Mill?
The Old Mill runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does The Old Mill have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Old Mill. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Old Mill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Old Mill is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Old Mill on?
The Old Mill is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Old Mill?
If you liked The Old Mill, try Make Mine Music, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Coraline.
Who directed The Old Mill?
The Old Mill (1937) was directed by Wilfred Jackson and Graham Heid and stars Marie Arbuckle, Jean MacMurray, Louise Myers.