The Headless Horseman
Synopsis
Early color animated short of an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ub Iwerks
- Screenplay & Story
- George Manuell, Otto Englander, Ben Hardaway, Washington Irving
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- The Headless Horseman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Celebrity Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ub Iwerks
George Manuell, Otto Englander, Ben Hardaway, Washington Irving
Carl W. Stalling
Ub Iwerks, Pat Powers
Department Leadership Roster
Ub Iwerks
Director
Ub Iwerks
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Headless Horseman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Headless Horseman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Headless Horseman about?
Early color animated short of an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Who directed The Headless Horseman?
The Headless Horseman was directed by Ub Iwerks.
Who stars in The Headless Horseman?
The principal cast of The Headless Horseman includes Not specified.
When was The Headless Horseman released and how long is it?
The Headless Horseman was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Headless Horseman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Headless Horseman was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
Is The Headless Horseman based on a book or true story?
The Headless Horseman is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Washington Irving".