The Grasshopper and the Ants
"A grasshopper learns a lesson about hard work."
Originally released in 1934. The Grasshopper and the Ants is a animation/family film. directed by Wilfred Jackson. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pinto Colvig and Dorothy Compton
Synopsis
As in the classic fable, the grasshopper plays his fiddle and lives for the moment, while the industrious ants squirrel away massive amounts of food for the winter. With his song, he's able to convince at least one small ant until the queen arrives and scares him back to work. The queen warns the grasshopper of the trouble he'll be in, come winter. Winter comes, and the grasshopper, near starvation, stumbles across the ants, who are having a full-on feast in their snug little tree. They take him in and warm him up. The queen tells him only those who work can eat so he must play for them. Written by Jon Reeves
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (124 votes)
Budget
$22.1K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $22,120
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Grasshopper and the Ants about?
As in the classic fable, the grasshopper plays his fiddle and lives for the moment, while the industrious ants squirrel away massive amounts of food for the winter. With his song, he's able to conv...
Who directed The Grasshopper and the Ants?
The Grasshopper and the Ants was directed by Wilfred Jackson.
How long is The Grasshopper and the Ants?
The Grasshopper and the Ants has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was The Grasshopper and the Ants released?
The Grasshopper and the Ants was released on February 10, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Grasshopper and the Ants?
The main cast of The Grasshopper and the Ants includes Pinto Colvig, Dorothy Compton.
Is The Grasshopper and the Ants worth watching?
The Grasshopper and the Ants has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 124 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.