Filmium
Back to search
Movie Backdrop

Melody Time streaming

1948 Movie United States Family, Music, Comedy, Animation 75 min Ages 0+
By: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske With: Frances Langford, Patty Andrews, Laverne Andrews, Ethel Smith, Bobby Driscoll

Segments: "Once Upon a Wintertime," two lovers rescued from an icy river by friendly animals; "Bumble Boogie," bee beset by musical instruments and symbols come to life; "Johnny Appleseed," story of the legendary pioneer tree-planter; "Trees," mood piece set to musical treatment of Joyce Kilmer's poem; "Little Toot," story of a heroic little tugboat who saves an ocean liner; "Blame it on the Samba," Donald Duck and Jose Carioca have the blues blown away at a Latin cafe; "Pecos Bill," story of the legendary cowpoke, his trusty mount Widowmaker and his sweetheart Slue Foot Sue.

Filmium rating
61%

Mood

Adventurous
Charming
Lighthearted
Nostalgic
Whimsical

Cast & Crew

Hamilton Luske
Jack Kinney
Wilfred Jackson
Clyde Geronimi
Erdman Penner
Winston Hibler
Harry Reeves
Laverne Andrews
Freddy Martin
Maxene Andrews
Bobby Driscoll
Roy Rogers
Dennis Day
Patty Andrews
Eugenia Doy "Jean" Dinning
Frances Langford
Trigger
Luana Patten
Ethel Smith
Fred Waring
Bobby Driscoll (Pecos Bill)
Buddy Clark (Narrator)
Dennis Day (Narrator)
Fred Waring (Music)
Hamilton Luske (Director)
Luana Patten (Pecos Bill)
Roy Rogers (Narrator)
The Andrews Sisters (Singers)

Adaptation

Folklore
Original Stories
Poetry

Budget

Mid-Budget
Studio-Produced

Cinematic Technique

Animation
Animation-Live Action Blend
Colorful Animation
Live-Action Integration
Musical Sequences
Surrealism

Narrative Structure

Anthology
Non-Linear
Segment Storytelling

Pace

Dynamic
Engaging
Segment-Based
Upbeat
Varied Pacing

Runtime

Approximately 70 Minutes

Soundtrack

Folk Music
Musical Performances
Popular Music

Style

Animated
Animated And Live-Action Mix
Colorful
Live-Action
Musical
Musical Anthology

Time-Period

1940S
Post-War Era

Central Conflict

Adventure
Folklore Heroism
Romance

Characters

Johnny Appleseed
Little Toot
Pecos Bill
Romantic Lovers

Ending

Bittersweet
Celebratory
Folklore Conclusion

Historical Context

1940S America
Post-World War Ii

Key Plot Points

Cowboy Adventure
Legend Retelling
Poetry Visualization
Romantic Rescue
Surreal Battle

Plot

Anthology
Anthology Format
Fantasy
Folklore
Musical Segments
Variety Of Stories

Setting

Midwestern Usa
New York City
Winter Landscape

Shooting Location

Live-Action Scenes
Studio Animation

Theme

Adventure
Celebration Of Music
Folklore
Imagination
Romance

Genre

Animated
Animation
Anthology
Musical

Audiences

Children
Family
General Audience
General Audiences

Titles

Melody Time

Box Office Success

$2.56 Million Rentals (1951)

Critical Reception

Critic Opinions
Mixed Reviews
Nostalgic Praise

Popularity

Cult Following
Nostalgic Audience

Ratings

6.9/10 Average
75% Positive Critics

Reception

Box Office Success
Critical Reception
Mixed Reviews
Nostalgic Appeal

Production Countries

Usa

Release Year

1948
mowizz ID: 2c6a0f11-5c6f-4e9a-84a0-9d5670a66315
Imprint
Privacy policy
Terms and Conditions
About us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Supported by:
KtBE
BAK
EGS
Suissimage
Swissperform
© 2026 Filmium GmbH - all external content remains the property of the rightful owner
Version: v1.2.40 (frontend) | (backend)