The Mouse on the Mayflower 55 years old

A story of the first Thanksgiving...

The famous ship called Mayflower is trapped amidst a huge storm. The entire story is narrated by a church-mouse called Willum, from his viewpoint. The tale begins with the pilgrim preachers deciding to move to America and getting aboard the Mayflower. However, because of the huge storm, the ship gets on the verge of sinking. Then, Willum, the pilgrim mouse, comes up with an idea to save the ship. When the pilgrims land safely, they write the Mayflower Compact and start constructing their new church and colony. However, it is already the autumn season and they do not have much food stored for the winter. The pilgrims then learn to plant crops during the spring season and celebrate a big feast toward the onset of the autumn season or fall. This is their first Thanksgiving celebration.

Credits

The Mouse on the Mayflower Cast

Name Character
June Foray She was 51, 99 years old when she died as (voice)
Paul Frees He was 48, 66 years old when he died as (voice)
Eddie Albert He was 62, 99 years old when he died as Capt. Standish (voice)

The Mouse on the Mayflower Crew

Name Department
Jules Bass as Director. He was 33 (now 88) years old Directing
Jules Bass as Producer. He was 33 (now 88) years old Production
Maury Laws as Music. He was 44 (95) years old when He died Sound
Arthur Rankin, Jr. as Director. He was 44 (now 99) years old Directing
Arthur Rankin, Jr. as Producer. He was 44 (now 99) years old Production
Romeo Muller as Writer. He was 40 (64) years old when He died Writing
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The Mouse on the Mayflower (55 years)

A story of the first Thanksgiving...

  • Release day: Saturday, November 23, 1968
  • Runtime: 60 minutes