The Hardship of Miles Standish
The Hardship of Miles Standish is a 1940 Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Friz Freleng. The short was released on April 27, 1940 and features Elmer Fudd.[1]
| The Hardship of Miles Standish | |
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| Directed by | Friz Freleng |
| Produced by | Leon Schlesinger (uncredited) |
| Story by | Jack Miller |
| Starring | Arthur Q. Bryan (Elmer Fudd-uncredited) Mel Blanc (uncredited) Sara Berner (uncredited) |
| Music by | Carl Stalling |
| Animation by | Gil Turner |
| Color process | Technicolor |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 8:40 (one reel) |
| Language | English |
The title is derived from the narrative poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish".
Plot
Elmer Fudd is messenger John Alden, sent to give Miles' love letter to Priscilla. While delivering the message, however, her house is attacked by Indians, and John is the only one who can save her.
Availability
- Laserdisc - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes, Volume 2, Side 9
- VHS - Elmer Fudd Cartoon Festival Featuring "An Itch in Time"
Notes
- The Miles Standish character is a caricature of comic actor Hugh Herbert and the Priscilla character is a caricature of actress Edna May Oliver.[2] The short features the voice of Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer, who also performs the song You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby.
- The prints of "The Hardship of Miles Standish" on The Golden Age of Looney Tunes LaserDisc had the 1940 ending card replaced with the 1947-48 Merrie Melodies ending card for reasons unknown. Hence no print with the original ending card has ever been released on home video.
References
- Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 77–79. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company. p. 102. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
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