The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones (1983)
This amusing short animation tells of a polite and timid young minister with a major shortcoming: he just cannot bring himself to say goodbye, and this causes him great grief and considerable consternation. On the first day of his vacation to visit friends, Melpomenus somehow stays and stays until, on the last day of his holiday, he finally departs in an unexpected way. Based on the Stephen Leacock short story, the film is set to toe-tapping ragtime music.
Director: Gerald Potterton
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
- Mavor Moore - Narrator
Screenplay
- Stephen Leacock (Original Story)
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gerald Potterton
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones about?
- This amusing short animation tells of a polite and timid young minister with a major shortcoming: he just cannot bring himself to say goodbye, and this causes him great grief and considerable consternation. On the first day of his vacation to visit friends, Melpomenus somehow stays and stays until, on the last day of his holiday, he finally departs in an unexpected way. Based on the Stephen Leacock short story, the film is set to toe-tapping ragtime music.
- Who directed The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?
- The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones was directed by Gerald Potterton.
- Who stars in The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?
- The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones stars Mavor Moore.
- How long is The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?
- The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?
- The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones is a Animation film.
- Where was The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones produced?
- The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones was produced in Canada.