Good Will to Men
Synopsis
A group of young mice is in the ruins of a church, practicing singing for an upcoming service. After singing an adulterated version of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," the mice wonder about the last line, "Good will to men." One of them asks the choirmaster, an old mouse, "What are men?" The old mouse explains that they all killed each other off by building bigger and more destructive weapons, first guns, then missiles, then bombs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- Good Will to Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Scott Bradley
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Barbera
Director
Joseph Barbera
Producer
William Hanna
Producer
William Hanna
Director
Fred Quimby
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Will to Men
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What is Good Will to Men about?
A group of young mice is in the ruins of a church, practicing singing for an upcoming service. After singing an adulterated version of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," the mice wonder about the last line, "Good will to men." One of them asks the choirmaster, an old mouse, "What are men?" The old mouse explains that they all killed each other off by building bigger and more destructive weapons, first guns, then missiles, then bombs.
Who directed Good Will to Men?
Good Will to Men was directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna.
Who stars in Good Will to Men?
The principal cast of Good Will to Men includes Daws Butler.
When was Good Will to Men released and how long is it?
Good Will to Men was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Good Will to Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Will to Men was composed by Scott Bradley.