Movieland Magic
Originally released in 1946. Movieland Magic is a comedy/music film. directed by James V. Kern. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Scotty Beckett, Lucile Fairbanks, and Fritz Feld
Synopsis
Released as part of a series of WB shorts under the collective title of "Technicolor Specials" (WB production number 2003) this short most likely holds the WB house record for a 20-minute film containing footage from the most different titles in their inventory. It's theme of a singing guided tour of the lot (and some of the footage) is from 1944's "Musical Movieland", the former title holder, and it contains clips from 1939's "Quiet, Please" and "Royal Rodeo"; "Sunday Roundup" from 1936 and 1940's "The Singing Dude." Pieces from "Out Where the Stars Begin" and "Swingtime in the Movies" may also be used, but it's hard to tell since they all tend to run together and show up in a lot of places during the 1940's Warner shorts. Its title of "Movieland Magic" is most apt considering the sleight-of-hand performed by the WB Shorts and Sales departments in once again selling the same film clips for the 3rd, 4th or more times.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Scotty Beckett
as (archive footage)
Lucile Fairbanks
as (archive footage)
Fritz Feld
as (archive footage)
Dick Foran
as (archive footage)
Kathryn Kane
as (archive footage)
Jane Wyman
as (archive footage)
Fuzzy Knight
as (archive footage)
John Payne
as (archive footage)
Anne Shirley
as (archive footage)
Mel Tormé
as Studio Tour Guide (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Movieland Magic about?
Released as part of a series of WB shorts under the collective title of "Technicolor Specials" (WB production number 2003) this short most likely holds the WB house record for a 20-minute film cont...
Who directed Movieland Magic?
Movieland Magic was directed by James V. Kern.
How long is Movieland Magic?
Movieland Magic has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Movieland Magic released?
Movieland Magic was released on March 9, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Movieland Magic?
The main cast of Movieland Magic includes Scotty Beckett, Lucile Fairbanks, Fritz Feld, Dick Foran, Kathryn Kane.