The Hardship of Miles Standish


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The Hardship of Miles Standish
An old man doesn't believe the The Courtship of Miles Standish story is true, and makes up his own version with Elmer as John Alden. The final short Hardaway and Dalton worked on (with Egghead intended to be in Elmer's place), it was finished by Freleng who returned from MGM.
  • Series: Merrie Melodies Merrie Melodies
  • Directors: Ben Hardaway (planned), Cal Dalton (planned), Friz Freleng (finished)
  • Release Date: April 27, 1940
  • Release Season: 1939-40
  • Restored?: No

Included On

Home Media Release Year Format Status Notes
The Golden Age of Looney Tunes: Volume 21992LaserDiscUnrestored
Elmer Fudd Cartoon Festival Featuring "An Itch in Time"1986VHSUnrestored
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