Die Musikstunde (1953): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, Die Musikstunde is an animation film directed by Charles August Nichols, running about 10 minutes. “A crash course on the history of Western musical instruments.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this short subject (which mostly represents a departure from Disney's traditional approach to animation), a stuffy owl teacher lectures his feathered flock on the origins of Western musical instruments. Starting with cavepeople, whose crude implements could only "toot, whistle, plunk and boom," the owl explains how these beginnings led to the development of the four basic types of Western musical instruments: brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion.
Who’s in it. Die Musikstunde stars Bill Thompson as Professor Owl / Bertie Birdbrain, Loulie Jean Norman as Penelope Pinfeather, Gloria Wood as Susy Sparrow and Thurl Ravenscroft as The Mellomen.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Die Musikstunde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Musikstunde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Musikstunde tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Die Musikstunde (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Musikstunde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Musikstunde worth watching?
- Die Musikstunde holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Musikstunde?
- Die Musikstunde stars Bill Thompson, Loulie Jean Norman, Gloria Wood and Thurl Ravenscroft.
- When was Die Musikstunde released?
- Die Musikstunde was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.