The Legend of Johnny Appleseed (1948)

05/27/1948 (US) • Animation • 19m

Overview

Dennis Day tells the story of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), narrated by The Old Settler. He's an apple farmer who sees people going west and thinks he can't join them, until an angel appears to him and sings the virtues of apples, convincing Johnny he has a mission. He sets off without a knife or gun; at first, the animals mistrust him, but when he even treats a skunk kindly, they all take to him.

The Legend of Johnny Appleseed (1948)

05/27/1948 (US) • 19m

Animation

Overview

Dennis Day tells the story of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), narrated by The Old Settler. He's an apple farmer who sees people going west and thinks he can't join them, until an angel appears to him and sings the virtues of apples, convincing Johnny he has a mission. He sets off without a knife or gun; at first, the animals mistrust him, but when he even treats a skunk kindly, they all take to him.

Top Billed Cast

Dennis Day

The Old Settler / Johnny Appleseed

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

short film

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