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The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones (1983): Cast

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The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones is a 1983 short animated film directed by Gerald Potterton, starring Mavor Moore as Narrator. It runs 8 minutes.

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Release year
Runtime
8 min
Director
Gerald Potterton
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones About?

The premise of The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones without spoilers.

A whimsical short animation follows the polite, timid minister Melpomenus Jones, whose sole flaw is an inability to say goodbye. This compulsion traps him on a holiday visit, where he lingers far longer than intended, only to depart in surprise on the final day. Adapted from Stephen Leacock’s story, the film is accompanied by lively ragtime music.

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones Themes & Keywords

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  • surrealism
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Cast & crew

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones Cast & Characters

Mavor Moore plays Narrator in The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones. Directed by Gerald Potterton.

From the director

More from Gerald Potterton

More films directed by Gerald Potterton, best-rated first: Heavy Metal, George and the Christmas Star, Tiki Tiki and The Quiet Racket.

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The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones runs 8 minutes.

When was The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones released?

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones was released in 1983.

Who directed The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones was directed by Gerald Potterton.

More films by Gerald Potterton

Who is in the cast of The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones stars Mavor Moore as Narrator.

Does The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones have a post-credit scene?

No. The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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