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Movie

The Legend of Johnny Appleseed

Released: May 27, 1948 (1948)

Runtime: 19 minutes

Genres: Animation

Dennis Day tells the story of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), narrated by The Old Settler. He's an apple farmer who sees people going west and thinks he can't join them, until an angel appears to him and sings the virtues of apples, convincing Johnny he has a mission. He sets off without a knife or gun; at first, the animals mistrust him, but when he even treats a skunk kindly, they all take to him.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Dennis Day as The Old Settler / Johnny Appleseed

    Age at release: 32