The Hardship of Miles Standish (1940): Cast
The Hardship of Miles Standish is a 1940 short animated comedy directed by Friz Freleng, starring Mel Blanc as Miles Standish - Indians (voice), Arthur Q. Bryan and Sara Berner. It runs 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Director
- Friz Freleng
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Leon Schlesinger Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hardship of Miles Standish About?
The premise of The Hardship of Miles Standish without spoilers.
In this version of “The Courtship of Miles Standish,” Elmer Fudd portrays the messenger John Alden, tasked with delivering Miles’ love letter to Priscilla. As he arrives, her home is suddenly attacked by Indians, and John becomes the sole one who can intervene and rescue her.
The Hardship of Miles Standish Themes & Keywords
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- reference to fibber mcgee and molly
- elmer fudd character
- reference to myles standish
- 17th century
- anachronism
- broken glass
- surrealism
- male female relationship
- flashback
- reference to elmer fudd
- grandfather
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- native american
- struck by lightning
- told in flashback
- radio
- phone book
- lightning strike
- racial stereotype
- singing telegram
- marriage proposal
- merrie melodies
- pilgrim
- celebrity caricature
- broken window
- town crier
- flirting
The Hardship of Miles Standish Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc leads the cast as Miles Standish - Indians (voice), with Arthur Q. Bryan as John Alden (voice) and Sara Berner as Grandson - Priscilla (voice). Directed by Friz Freleng; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Friz Freleng
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Mel Blanc as Miles Standish - Indians (voice) - Arthur Q. Bryan as John Alden (voice)
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Sara Berner as Grandson - Priscilla (voice) - Robert C. Bruce as Radio Announcer / Grandpa (voice)
More from Friz Freleng
More films directed by Friz Freleng: Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, Bugs Bunny: All American Hero and The Chocolate Chase.
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A Feud There Was 1938 -
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The Old Grey Hare 1944 -
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The Mouse on the Mayflower 1968 -
Beanstalk Bunny 1955 -
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Daffy Dilly 1948 -
A Wild Hare 1940 -
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The Scarlet Pumpernickel 1950 -
The Martins and the Coys 1946
The Hardship of Miles Standish FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hardship of Miles Standish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hardship of Miles Standish?
The Hardship of Miles Standish runs 9 minutes.
When was The Hardship of Miles Standish released?
The Hardship of Miles Standish was released on April 26, 1940.
Who directed The Hardship of Miles Standish?
The Hardship of Miles Standish was directed by Friz Freleng.
More films by Friz Freleng Who is in the cast of The Hardship of Miles Standish?
The Hardship of Miles Standish stars Mel Blanc as Miles Standish - Indians (voice), Arthur Q. Bryan as John Alden (voice) and Sara Berner as Grandson - Priscilla (voice), among 4 credited actors.
Does The Hardship of Miles Standish have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hardship of Miles Standish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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