Stone Soup
“An Old Tale”
Synopsis
Stone Soup is an animated version of the classic 1947 children's book, "Stone Soup: An Old Tale" by Marcia Brown. The book is based on a French folktale, and the description for it reads thus, "Three soldiers came marching down the road towards a French village. The peasants, seeing them coming, suddenly became very busy, for soldiers are often hungry. So all the food was hidden under mattresses or in barns. There followed a battle of wits, with the soldiers equal to the occasion. Stone soup? Why, of course, they could make a wonderful soup of stones...but, of course, one must add a carrot or two...some meat...so it went."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melissa Reilly
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcia Brown
- Original Score
- Arthur Kleiner
- Original Title
- Stone Soup
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Weston Woods Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melissa Reilly
Marcia Brown
Arthur Kleiner
Melissa Reilly
Morton Schindel
Department Leadership Roster
Melissa Reilly
Editor
Morton Schindel
Producer
Melissa Reilly
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stone Soup.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stone Soup
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stone Soup about?
Stone Soup is an animated version of the classic 1947 children's book, "Stone Soup: An Old Tale" by Marcia Brown. The book is based on a French folktale, and the description for it reads thus, "Three soldiers came marching down the road towards a French village. The peasants, seeing them coming, suddenly became very busy, for soldiers are often hungry. So all the food was hidden under mattresses or in barns. There followed a battle of wits, with the soldiers equal to the occasion. Stone soup? Why, of course, they could make a wonderful soup of stones...but, of course, one must add a carrot or two...some meat...so it went."
Who directed Stone Soup?
Stone Soup was directed by Melissa Reilly.
Who stars in Stone Soup?
The principal cast of Stone Soup includes Rex Robbins.
When was Stone Soup released and how long is it?
Stone Soup was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Stone Soup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stone Soup was composed by Arthur Kleiner.