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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1950): Cast & Ratings

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1950) movie poster

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is a 1950 animated horror film directed by Clyde Geronimi and Jack Kinney, starring Basil Rathbone, Bing Crosby and Mel Blanc. It is partly based on The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Gillian Avery. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Cinematography - Color at the Golden Globes 1950. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic.

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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Directors
Clyde Geronimi , Jack Kinney and James Algar
Genres
Fantasy , Horror , Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Based on
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Gillian Avery
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad About?

The premise of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad without spoilers, adapted from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Gillian Avery. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This charming Disney collection presents two distinct animated stories. The first follows the exuberant Mr. Toad as his enthusiasm for new trends leads to unexpected adventures. The second tale introduces Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher in Sleepy Hollow, who finds himself entangled in a series of frightening events after developing affections for Katrina Van Tassel and encountering the legendary Headless Horseman.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Themes & Keywords

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  • gun battle
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  • prosecutor
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  • eyeglasses
  • accordionist
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  • pianist
  • flautist
  • violinist
  • band
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  • accordion
  • fugitive
  • violin
  • piano
  • balladeer
  • reptile
  • rodent
  • weasel
  • bartender
  • gang leader
  • outlaw gang
  • outlaw
  • gang that lives together
  • obsession
  • friends who live together
  • train
  • christmas eve
  • based on short story
  • courtroom
  • anthology
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
  • deed
  • newsboy cap
  • bass voice
  • baritone voice
  • tenor voice
  • schoolmaster
  • year 1790
  • year 1909
  • year 1910
  • london england
  • knife
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Cast & crew

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Cast

Basil Rathbone leads the cast, with Bing Crosby and Mel Blanc. Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney and James Algar; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from the Directors of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

More films directed by the directors of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, best-rated first: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians and Bambi.

Ratings

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad 74 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Plot Summary

What happens in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The enchanting world of animation intricately blends with reality through a delightful series of live-action scenes unfolding within the confines of a library, serving as an exquisite frame for the film. Esteemed voice actors Basil Rathbone and Bing Crosby breathe life into Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows and Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, respectively.

Full summary

The whole story of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, scene by scene

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Awards

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Awards & Nominations

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Cinematography - Color at the Golden Globes 1950.

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How Well Do You Know The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad FAQ: Cast & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad?

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad released?

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad was released on January 6, 1950.

Who directed The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad?

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney and James Algar.

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Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad?

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad stars Basil Rathbone, Bing Crosby and Mel Blanc, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad rated?

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad has 74 on Metacritic.

Is The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad based on a book?

Yes. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is partly adapted from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Gillian Avery.

What awards did The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad win?

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Cinematography - Color at the Golden Globes 1950.

Does The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad have a post-credit scene?

No. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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