The Legend of Johnny Appleseed (1948): Cast
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed is a 1948 short animated film directed by Wilfred Jackson, starring Dennis Day as The Old Settler / Johnny Appleseed. It runs 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 19 min
- Director
- Wilfred Jackson
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Johnny Appleseed About?
The premise of The Legend of Johnny Appleseed without spoilers.
Dennis Day recounts Johnny Appleseed’s tale, with The Old Settler narrating. John Chapman, an apple farmer, watches pioneers head west and doubts he can join them until an angel appears, singing the virtues of apples and urging him on a mission. He departs armed only with hope, earning the trust of wary animals— even a skunk—by his gentle kindness.
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- character name as title
- johnny appleseed character
- two word title
- apple
- tree
- skunk
- apple core game
- westward expansion
- song
- planting
- journey
- hero
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- legend
- square dancing
- pioneer
- based on true story
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed Cast & Characters
Dennis Day plays The Old Settler / Johnny Appleseed in The Legend of Johnny Appleseed. Directed by Wilfred Jackson.
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Director Wilfred Jackson
- Dennis Day as The Old Settler / Johnny Appleseed
More from Wilfred Jackson
More films directed by Wilfred Jackson, best-rated first: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Cinderella and Dumbo.
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Johnny Pépin-de-Pomme” and “Hänschen Apfelkern”.
- Also known as
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- Johnny Pépin-de-Pomme
- Hänschen Apfelkern
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Movies Like The Legend of Johnny Appleseed
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Legend of Johnny Lingo, Johnny Corncob and Disney’s American Legends.
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo 2003 -
Johnny Corncob 1973 -
Disney’s American Legends 2001 -
Storybook Classics: The Legend of Hiawatha 1988 -
The Legend of John Henry 1974 -
Apple Andy 1946 -
Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas 1938 -
Johnny the Giant Killer 1950 -
The Apple Dumpling Gang 1975 -
Donald Applecore 1952 -
Appleland Story 1992 -
The Legend of the Three Trees 2001
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Johnny Appleseed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Johnny Appleseed?
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed runs 19 minutes.
When was The Legend of Johnny Appleseed released?
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed was released on May 27, 1948.
Who directed The Legend of Johnny Appleseed?
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed was directed by Wilfred Jackson.
More films by Wilfred Jackson Who is in the cast of The Legend of Johnny Appleseed?
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed stars Dennis Day as The Old Settler / Johnny Appleseed.
Does The Legend of Johnny Appleseed have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Johnny Appleseed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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