Melody
"The Screen´s First Animated Cartoon in 3-Dimension"
Originally released in 1953. Melody is a animation film. directed by Charles August Nichols. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Thompson and Harry Stanton
Synopsis
An owl teaches his class full of birds about melody. It's all around in nature. Only birds and man can sing; man "sings" even when he speaks. We see a quick survey of the stages of life, as captured by songs: the alphabet song for primary school, Here Comes the Bride, The Old Gray Mare, etc. Some inspirations for song are outlined in song: love, sailing, trains, the West, motherhood, etc., but "we never sing about brains." Finally, an example of how a simple melody can be expanded into a symphony: an elaborate version of the simple tune that opened the lesson
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melody about?
An owl teaches his class full of birds about melody. It's all around in nature. Only birds and man can sing; man "sings" even when he speaks. We see a quick survey of the stages of life, as capture...
Who directed Melody?
Melody was directed by Charles August Nichols.
How long is Melody?
Melody has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Melody released?
Melody was released on May 28, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Melody?
The main cast of Melody includes Bill Thompson, Harry Stanton.