Symphony Hour (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1942, Symphony Hour is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Riley Thomson, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey guest-directs a radio orchestra. The sponsor loves the rehearsal, but come the actual performance, Goofy drops all the instruments under an elevator, so they sound like toys. The sponsor hates it, but the audience loves it anyway.
Who’s in it. Symphony Hour stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Billy Bletcher as Pete - Sylvester Macaroni (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited) and Florence Gill as Clara Cluck (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Symphony Hour 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 Symphony Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Symphony Hour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Symphony Hour (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Symphony Hour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Symphony Hour worth watching?
- Symphony Hour holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Symphony Hour?
- Symphony Hour stars Walt Disney, Billy Bletcher, Pinto Colvig, Florence Gill and Clarence Nash.
- When was Symphony Hour released?
- Symphony Hour was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.