The Old Mill
“Animals try to stay safe and dry in an old mill.”
Wilfred JacksonWhere to watch in the United States: Stream: Disney Plus. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
Elvia Allman Beatrice Hagen Mary Moder Purv Pullen Marie Arbuckle Dorothy Compton
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
On a stormy night, the animals living in a decaying windmill struggle to stay safe. The multiplane camera work gives depth and mood that still feel remarkable. A short, atmospheric landmark of animation craft.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (5,547 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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