Peace on Earth (1939)

12/09/1939 (US) • Animation, War • 9m

Overview

Two baby squirrels ask grandpa to explain what "men" are when he comes in singing "peace on earth, goodwill to men". Grandpa tells the story of man's last war. This classic animation short was an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee.

Peace on Earth (1939)

12/09/1939 (US) • 9m

Animation, War

Overview

Two baby squirrels ask grandpa to explain what "men" are when he comes in singing "peace on earth, goodwill to men". Grandpa tells the story of man's last war. This classic animation short was an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee.

Top Billed Cast

Mel Blanc

Voices (uncredited)

Sara Berner

Baby Squirrel (uncredited)

Bernice Hansen

Baby Squirrel (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

holiday

peace

cartoon

grandfather

extinction

post war

anti war

christmas

human extinction

short film

cartoon squirrel

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