The Hardship of Miles Standish

The Hardship of Miles Standish is a 1940 Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Friz Freleng. The short was released on April 27, 1940, and features Elmer Fudd.[1]

The Hardship of Miles Standish
Directed byI. Freleng
Story byJack Miller
Produced byLeon Schlesinger
Music byCarl W. Stalling
Animation byGil Turner
Color processTechnicolor
Production
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Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • April 27, 1940 (1940-04-27)
Running time
8:40 (one reel)
LanguageEnglish

The title is derived from the narrative poem The Courtship of Miles Standish.

Plot

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Elmer Fudd is messenger John Alden, sent to give Miles' love letter to Priscilla. While delivering the message, however, her house is attacked by Indians, and John is the only one who can save her.

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 77–79. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company. p. 102. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
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Preceded by Elmer Fudd Cartoons
1940
Succeeded by