A Corny Concerto (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1943, A Corny Concerto is a comedy and animation film directed by Robert Clampett, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A Corny Concerto is an American animated cartoon short produced by Leon Schlesinger Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. It was directed by Bob Clampett, written by Frank Tashlin, animated by Robert McKimson and released as part of the Merrie Melodies series on September 25, 1943. A parody of Disney's 1940 feature Fantasia, the film uses two of Johann Strauss' best known waltzes, Tales from the Vienna Woods and The Blue Danube, adapted by the cartoon unit's music director, Carl Stalling and orchestrated by its arranger and later, Stalling's successor, Milt Franklyn. Long considered a classic for its sly humor and impeccable timing with the music, it was voted #47 of the 50 Greatest Cartoons of all time by members of the animation field in 1994
Who’s in it. A Corny Concerto stars Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Dog / Swans / Daffy Duck (voice) (uncredited), Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited) and Bea Benaderet as Screams (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Corny Concerto 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 A Corny Concerto page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Corny Concerto tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Corny Concerto (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Corny Concerto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Corny Concerto worth watching?
- A Corny Concerto holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Corny Concerto?
- A Corny Concerto stars Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan and Bea Benaderet.
- When was A Corny Concerto released?
- A Corny Concerto was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.