Animation ·War · United States of America · 1939 · 9m

Peace on Earth

Peace on Earth poster
Director
Hugh Harman
Cast
Mel Blanc as Voices (uncredited) Sara Berner as Baby Squirrel (uncredited) Bernice Hansen as Baby Squirrel (uncredited)
Crew
Jack Cosgriff — Writer Hugh Harman — Writer Fred Quimby — Producer Hugh Harman — Producer
Synopsis

Two baby squirrels ask grandpa to explain what "men" are when he comes in singing "peace on earth, goodwill to men". Grandpa tells the story of man's last war. This classic animation short was an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee.

Mood & Themes
holidaypeacecartoongrandfatherextinctionpost waranti warchristmashuman extinctionshort filmcartoon squirrel
Key Collaborators
Hugh Harman Director Jack Cosgriff Writer Hugh Harman Writer Fred Quimby Producer Hugh Harman Producer
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