Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (1953)

U
10/02/1955 (GB)
Animation
10m

A crash course on the history of Western musical instruments.

Overview

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.

  • Charles August NicholsDirector
  • Ward KimballDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • adventures in music
  • music history
  • cinemascope
  • short film

Top Billed Cast

Bill Thompson

Bill Thompson

Professor Owl / Bertie Birdbrain

Loulie Jean Norman

Penelope Pinfeather

Gloria Wood

Gloria Wood

Susy Sparrow

Thurl Ravenscroft

Thurl Ravenscroft

The Mellomen

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