Melody Time
Seen it?1948 | 75 min | Animation, Music, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 76K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
- Roy RogersRoy Rogers
- Dennis DayJohnny Appleseed Narrator (voice)
- Freddy MartinPianist
- Frances LangfordFrances Langford
- Ethel SmithEthel Smith
- TriggerTrigger
- Bobby DriscollBobby Driscoll
- Luana PattenLuana Patten
- Patty AndrewsPatty Andrews (voice)
- Maxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews