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.
Marie Arbuckle
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Jean MacMurray
as Crickets (voice) (uncredited)
Louise Myers
as Birds (voice) (uncredited)
Clarence Nash
as Frogs (voice) (uncredited)
Marta Nielsen
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Jerry Philipps
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Barbara Whitson
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Elvia Allman
as Birds / Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Beatrice Hagen
as Singer (voice) (uncredited)
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An old and dilapidated windmill sets the scene for this engaging animation depicting all that goes on amongst the wildlife that have taken over from the long departed humans. Nesting birds share a juicy worm; cooing doves and a wise old owl take shelter there too. High in the rafters, some bats slee...