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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Directed by Jack Kinney
Clyde Geronimi
James Algar
Produced by Walt Disney
Screenplay by Erdman Penner
Winston Hibler
Joe Rinaldi
Ted Sears
Homer Brightman
Harry Reeves
Narrated by Basil Rathbone
Bing Crosby
Starring Eric Blore
Pat O'Malley
Colin Campbell
John McLeish
Campbell Grant
Claude Allister
Leslie Denison
Edmond Stevens
Oliver Wallace
The Rhythmaires
Music by Oliver Wallace
Studio Walt Disney Productions
Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
Release date(s) October 5, 1949
Running time 68 min.
Country United States
Language English

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is a fun animated movie from 1949. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. The movie first came out in theaters on October 5, 1949.

This movie is special because it tells two different stories in one film! Both stories are based on very famous books. One part is about Mr. Toad, and it comes from a book called The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. The other part is about Ichabod Crane and the spooky Headless Horseman. This story is from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.

Meet the Voices: Who's Who?

Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in this movie.

  • Bing Crosby voiced Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones. He also narrated the "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" part.
  • Eric Blore was the voice of the lively J. Thaddeus Toad.
  • Basil Rathbone narrated the "Wind In the Willows" story. He also voiced a Policeman.
  • Pat O'Malley voiced Cyril Proudbottom, another Policeman, and an unseen Paper boy.
  • Colin Campbell was the voice of Moley.
  • John McLeish voiced the Prosecutor.
  • Campbell Grant was the voice of Angus MacBadger.
  • Claude Allister voiced Ratty.
  • Leslie Dennison voiced the Judge and Weasel #1.
  • Edmond Stevens voiced Weasel #2.
  • Oliver Wallace voiced Mr. Winky (though he wasn't credited for it).

Movie Achievements: Awards Won

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad won an important award!

  • Golden Globe Awards
    • Best Cinematography Color - Won


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