The Hardship of Miles Standish

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In this version of "The Courtship of Miles Standish", Elmer Fudd is messenger John Alden, sent to give Miles' love letter to Priscilla. While delivering the message, however, her house is at... Read allIn this version of "The Courtship of Miles Standish", Elmer Fudd is messenger John Alden, sent to give Miles' love letter to Priscilla. While delivering the message, however, her house is attacked by Indians, and John is the only one who can save her.In this version of "The Courtship of Miles Standish", Elmer Fudd is messenger John Alden, sent to give Miles' love letter to Priscilla. While delivering the message, however, her house is attacked by Indians, and John is the only one who can save her.

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5.9/10

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Sara Berner

Grandson - Priscilla
(voice)
(uncredited)

Mel Blanc

Miles Standish - Indians
(voice)
(uncredited)

Robert C. Bruce

Radio Announcer
(voice)
(uncredited)
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Arthur Q. Bryan

John Alden
(voice)
(uncredited)

Director
- Friz Freleng
Writer
- Jack Miller
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Goofs
The onscreen copyright date is MCMXXXX for 1940, instead of the correct MCMXL. It violates a specific Roman numerals rule: never use 4 or more similar letters in a row.

Quotes
Grandpa: Well, the Injuns were gettin' the best of the ordeal, 'til one of'em pulled a boner.

Connections
Edited from Porky's Phoney Express (1938)

Soundtracks
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby
(1938) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung by Arthur Q. Bryan as John Alden

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9/10

Unexpectedly funny.

Timeless is a subjective evaluation with several different meanings. I consider this one timeless because it has stood the test of time, if only by living so vividly in my own memory and those of many others. The cartoon was 6 years old when I was born and now that I'm 63, it's one of the few that stands out in my memory from childhood.

While it's true that the Native Americans in it were portrayed as goofs, so were the Pilgrims; therefore it's hardly racially prejudiced. It's a cartoon and should be revered for its sheer ability to entertain and make even adults laugh.

A delight from long ago, I'd be happy to show it to my great-grandkids; if only so they could see a cartoon that is truly full of humor.