The Band Concert (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1935, The Band Concert is a comedy, animation and music film directed by Wilfred Jackson, running about 9 minutes. “Mickey's concert in the park is disrupted by Donald and a cyclone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mickey is trying to lead a concert of The William Tell Overture, but he's continually disrupted by ice cream vendor Donald, who uses a seemingly endless supply of flutes to play Turkey in the Straw instead. After Donald gives up, a bee comes along and causes his own havoc. The band then reaches the Storm sequence, and the weather also starts to pick up; a tornado comes along, but they keep playing.
Who’s in it. The Band Concert stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Band Concert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Band Concert page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Band Concert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Band Concert (1935)?
- In US, The Band Concert is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Band Concert worth watching?
- The Band Concert holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Band Concert?
- The Band Concert stars Clarence Nash.
- When was The Band Concert released?
- The Band Concert was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.