Melody (1953 film)
| Melody | |
|---|---|
| Adventures in Music series | |
| Directed by |
Ward Kimball Charles A. Nichols |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Story by | Dick Huemer |
| Voices by |
Bill Thompson Loulie Jean Norman Harry Stanton Gloria Wood |
| Music by |
Joseph Dubin (music) Sonny Burke Paul Webster (songs) |
| Animation by |
Ward Kimball Julius Svendsen Marc Davis Harvey Toombs Hal Ambro Marvin Woodward |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution Co. Inc. |
| Release date(s) | May 28, 1953 |
| Color process | Technicolor |
| Running time | 10 mins (one reel) |
| Language | English |
| Followed by | Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom |
Melody is a 1953 Walt Disney short cartoon film, originally released on May 28, 1953. It was the first cartoon filmed in 3D.[1] It was shown at Disneyland in the Fantasyland Theater as part of the 3D Jamboree. This film was the first in a proposed series of shorts teaching the principles of music, called Adventures in Music. Only one other film in the series was made, Toot, Whistle, Plunk, and Boom.[2]
Synopsis
In this cartoon, Professor Owl teaches his class about melody and its importance to the world of music.
Censorship
When this aired on Mickey's Mouse Tracks and Donald's Quack Attack on Disney Channel, Birdy Birdbrain's use of the word "Injun" was removed.
Home video releases
This cartoon was released on DVD twice: once on Fantasia 2000 and then on Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts, 1920sā1960s.
See also
- Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom, a sequel film of sorts with the same characters, filmed in CinemaScope.
References
External links
- Melody at the Internet Movie Database