The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

In Great Britain in 1905, J. Thaddeus Toad is the wealthy owner of the Toad Hall estate in London, England, whose adventures and positive mania for various fads have brought him to the brink of bankruptcy. One of Toad's friends, Angus MacBadger, volunteers as an accountant to help Toad keep the estate, which is the pride of the community. When Toad becomes infatuated with a newfangled motor car, his friends try to persuade him to give up his latest fad, but he escapes and is soon charged with car theft. Toad's friends try to appeal his case, but to no avail. After developing a mania for planes, Toad is exonerated and regains his house, but his love for adventure continues. Toad's friends, including Water Rat, Mole, and Angus MacBadger, are always there to help him out of trouble. Basil Rathbone narrates this segment of the film, introducing viewers to the charming and eccentric Mr. Toad. In 1790, Ichabod Crane arrives in the small Tarrytown village of Sleepy Hollow to be the new schoolmaster. Ichabod soon meets and falls in love with Katrina, the daughter of wealthy farmer Baltus Van Tassel, while also having one eye on her family's fortune. Ichabod and Brom are invited to Van Tassel's annual Halloween frolic, where Brom tries in vain to keep Ichabod and Katrina separate. Ichabod is left terrified by the legend of the Headless Horseman, but he and Katrina grow closer. However, Ichabod's fear and Brom's jealousy create tension, and Ichabod's fate is left uncertain. Bing Crosby narrates this segment of the film, weaving a spooky tale of love, superstition, and the supernatural.