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The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones

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This amusing short animation tells of a polite and timid young minister with a major shortcoming: he just cannot bring himself to say goodbye, and this causes him great grief and considerable consternation. On the first day of his vacation…

DirectorGerald Potterton
ProducersDavid Verrall·Douglas Macdonald

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gerald Potterton

MM
Mavor Moore
Narrator

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The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones?

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones on Netflix?

No, The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones for free?

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.