Good Will to Men
Originally released in 1955. Good Will to Men is a animation/drama film. directed by Joseph Barbera. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Daws Butler
Synopsis
A group of young mice is in the ruins of a church, practicing singing for an upcoming service. After singing an adulterated version of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," the mice wonder about the last line, "Good will to men." One of them asks the choirmaster, an old mouse, "What are men?" The old mouse explains that they all killed each other off by building bigger and more destructive weapons, first guns, then missiles, then bombs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MGM Cartoon Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Will to Men about?
A group of young mice is in the ruins of a church, practicing singing for an upcoming service. After singing an adulterated version of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," the mice wonder about the last...
Who directed Good Will to Men?
Good Will to Men was directed by Joseph Barbera.
How long is Good Will to Men?
Good Will to Men has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Good Will to Men released?
Good Will to Men was released on December 23, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Good Will to Men?
The main cast of Good Will to Men includes Daws Butler.