The Mouse on the Mayflower (1968)

A story of the first Thanksgiving...

The Mouse on the Mayflower (1968) poster

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.

Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Genre: Comedy, Animation, Adventure
Runtime: 60 min
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Music: Maury Laws, Maury Laws
Production: Rankin/Bass Productions, Toei Animation
Country: United States of America, Japan
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mouse on the Mayflower about?
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.
Who directed The Mouse on the Mayflower?
The Mouse on the Mayflower was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr..
Who stars in The Mouse on the Mayflower?
The Mouse on the Mayflower stars Tennessee Ernie Ford, Eddie Albert, John Gary, Joanie Sommers, Paul Frees, June Foray.
How long is The Mouse on the Mayflower?
The Mouse on the Mayflower has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Mouse on the Mayflower?
The Mouse on the Mayflower is a Comedy, Animation, Adventure film.
Where was The Mouse on the Mayflower produced?
The Mouse on the Mayflower was produced in United States of America, Japan.