The Mouse on the Mayflower
“A story of the first Thanksgiving...”
Synopsis
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.
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Mouse on the Mayflower trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- The Mouse on the Mayflower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Romeo Muller
Maury Laws
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Romeo Muller
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mouse on the Mayflower
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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 principal cast of The Mouse on the Mayflower includes Tennessee Ernie Ford, Eddie Albert, John Gary, Joanie Sommers, Paul Frees.
When was The Mouse on the Mayflower released and how long is it?
The Mouse on the Mayflower was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mouse on the Mayflower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mouse on the Mayflower was composed by Maury Laws.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mouse on the Mayflower?
The Mouse on the Mayflower holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).