Melody Time

"For Your All-Time Good Time!"

1948 1h 15m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 357

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Synopsis

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In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.

“For Your All-Time Good Time!”

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Cast

Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Dennis Day
Johnny Appleseed Narrator (voice)
Freddy Martin
Pianist
Frances Langford
Frances Langford
Ethel Smith
Ethel Smith
Trigger
Trigger
Bobby Driscoll
Bobby Driscoll
Luana Patten
Luana Patten

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Clyde Geronimi
Writers: Joe Rinaldi, Erdman Penner, Clyde Geronimi
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.4× over at the box office.

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ERA

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78 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Donald Halliday shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Roy Rogers and Dennis Day and Freddy Martin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "For Your All-Time Good Time!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0040580 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Clyde Geronimi directs. Donald Halliday cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Shot for just $1.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Made its money back 3.4× over at the box office.
478 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
5Editor Donald Halliday shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Roy Rogers and Dennis Day and Freddy Martin carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "For Your All-Time Good Time!".
8IMDB entry: tt0040580 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 11 different titles around the world.