Feathertop
by Nathaniel Hawthorneliterary work· published 1852
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"Feathertop" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1852. The moral tale uses a metaphoric scarecrow named Feathertop and its adventure to offer the reader a conclusive lesson about human character. It has since been used and adapted in several other media forms, such as opera and theatre.
Adaptations (2)
Feathertop has been adapted into 2 films, from 1916 to 2000. The most recent is The Scarecrow (2000).
Feathertop1916 · film · 50 min · dir. Henry J. Vernot · IMDb ↗Elsie Green cannot decide which of her two suitors to marry. When she reads Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Feathertop", she dreams that she is its heroine Polly Goodkin, and this leads to her final decision.
The Scarecrow2000 · film · 81 min · dir. Brian Nissen, Richard Rich · IMDb ↗IMDb6.3Animated musical fantasy about a scarecrow that saves an orphaned girl from the evil clutches of a maniacal count. Brought to life through magic and love, and aided by his two sidekicks -- a cantankerous mouse and a flying broom -- he's willing to sacrifice everything to win her freedom.
