The Grasshopper and the Ants(1934)
A grasshopper learns a lesson about hard work.
The Grasshopper and the Ants Synopsis
As in the classic fable, the grasshopper plays his fiddle and lives for the moment, while the industrious ants squirrel away massive amounts of food for the winter. With his song, he's able to convince at least one small ant until the queen arrives and scares him back to work. The queen warns the grasshopper of the trouble he'll be in, come winter. Winter comes, and the grasshopper, near starvation, stumbles across the ants, who are having a full-on feast in their snug little tree. They take him in and warm him up. The queen tells him only those who work can eat so he must play for them. Written by Jon Reeves
The Grasshopper and the Ants (1934) is a animation, family and music film directed by Wilfred Jackson, released on February 10, 1934 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Pinto Colvig and Dorothy Compton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Wilfred Jackson
- Writers:
- William Cottrell, Joe Grant, Pinto Colvig
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Budget:
- $22,120
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Wilfred Jackson, written by William Cottrell, Joe Grant and Pinto Colvig, produced by Walt Disney.
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The Grasshopper and the Ants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 129 ratings.
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The Grasshopper and the Ants – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Grasshopper and the Ants?
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The main cast of The Grasshopper and the Ants (1934) includes Pinto Colvig and Dorothy Compton. The film was directed by Wilfred Jackson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grasshopper and the Ants released?
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The Grasshopper and the Ants was released on February 10, 1934 and runs for 8m.
Is The Grasshopper and the Ants worth watching?
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The Grasshopper and the Ants (1934) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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