The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Directed by James Algar, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney. With Bing Crosby, Basil Rathbone, Eric Blore, J. Pat O'Malley. An animated adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" followed by an adaptation of "The Legend of S
a tear-filled Christmastime imprisonment in a high tower, and a daring escape – culminating in an action-packed train ride and a hair-raising heist – it’s evident that humor and satire are at the forefront of any Disney parable, even if the character designs are clearly meant to appeal...
The toad story is a bit ponderous but is also brightened by clever animation and bits of humor with some droll voice overs supplied by Eric Blore and Pat O'Malley. It's pure fantasy with all the Disney magic on hand. And that final encounter with the Headless Horseman makes this ideal ...