Ben and Me (1953)

Amos Mouse: [Voiceover] It was shortly thereafter that Ben took up kite flying. To the framework of his largest kite he fastened a small box, for it was his idea that I become the world's first flying reporter. I was so enthralled by the spectacle spread below that I failed to notice a sharp, pointed wire fixed to the kite just above my head. I was the victim of a plot!

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Amos Mouse: My name's Amos, one of the church mice from over on Second Street, and the first thing I'd do is figure a way to heat this place. All your heat's going up the chimney.
Ben Franklin: And what would you propose?
Amos Mouse: Put the fire in the middle of the room.
Ben Franklin: Oh, nonsense! You want to burn the place down?
Amos Mouse: Make something out of iron to put it in.
Ben Franklin: Say, that might be an idea.

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Ben Franklin: Well, Amos, we're a success. What a day. What a day.
Amos Mouse: Yes, Ben.
[yawns]
Amos Mouse: What a day.
Ben Franklin: Now, get a good night's sleep and I'll bring you some cheese.
Amos Mouse: Cheese. Mmmmmm. Good night, Ben.
Ben Franklin: Good night, Amos.

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When originally released to theaters, this 21-minute cartoon short was double billed with the Walt Disney film The Living Desert as a 90-minute package deal.
When Amos is drawing up the BINDING contract with Ben, watch the gestures of his tail as he spells out this word.
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