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Morris the Midget Moose (1950): Cast

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Morris the Midget Moose is a 1950 short animated film directed by Charles August Nichols, starring Dink Trout as Old Bootle Beetle / Balsam. It runs 8 minutes.

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Morris the Midget Moose (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Morris the Midget Moose About?

The premise of Morris the Midget Moose without spoilers.

An elder beetle recounts Morris, a moose the size of a rabbit. When the boastful Thunderclap moose challenges all, Morris steps up, amusing the crowd. He soon meets Balsam, a full‑size moose with tiny antlers, while Morris’s antlers are normal. Using a magical log that makes them tall, the pair outgrow and defeat Thunderclap.

Morris the Midget Moose Themes & Keywords

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  • moose
  • challenger
  • rabbit
  • log
  • beetle
  • survivor
  • surviving-a-fall
  • falling off a cliff
  • trick
  • close call
  • head butt
  • dust
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  • cowardly bully
  • comical villain
  • scaring bully away
  • scaring villain away
  • scaring bully
  • bravery
  • courage
  • champion
  • mammal
  • rodent
  • two against one
  • wind
  • bully
  • moose call
  • classical music
  • up for the challenge
  • sobbing
  • bullying
  • kicking
  • opponent
  • beaten up
  • frightening
  • coward
  • friends who live together
  • eating leaves
  • smoke
  • lake
  • reflection
  • grass
  • water
  • jumping
  • running
  • hopping
  • skipping
  • small antlers
  • large antlers
  • confidence
  • feeling relieved
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Cast & crew

Morris the Midget Moose Cast & Characters

Dink Trout plays Old Bootle Beetle / Balsam in Morris the Midget Moose. Directed by Charles August Nichols.

From the director

More from Charles August Nichols

More films directed by Charles August Nichols: Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats and A Chipmunk Reunion.

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FAQ

Morris the Midget Moose FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Morris the Midget Moose, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Morris the Midget Moose?

Morris the Midget Moose runs 8 minutes.

When was Morris the Midget Moose released?

Morris the Midget Moose was released on November 24, 1950.

Who directed Morris the Midget Moose?

Morris the Midget Moose was directed by Charles August Nichols.

More films by Charles August Nichols

Who is in the cast of Morris the Midget Moose?

Morris the Midget Moose stars Dink Trout as Old Bootle Beetle / Balsam.

Does Morris the Midget Moose have a post-credit scene?

No. Morris the Midget Moose has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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