Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
Seen it?1953 | 10 min | Animation
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for music lovers and animation lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 10 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Professor Owl gives a lecture on the evolution of Western musical instruments, starting with the advent of rudimentary brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments by ancient cave dwellers at the dawn of history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Animated Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles August Nichols, Ward Kimball
- Bill ThompsonProfessor Owl / Bertie Birdbrain
- Loulie Jean NormanPenelope Pinfeather
- Gloria WoodSusy Sparrow
- Thurl RavenscroftThe Mellomen