The Penguin Parade (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, The Penguin Parade is an animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. An evening at a night club for penguins, (and a walrus or two). The stage show includes an appearance by a penguin incarnation of Bing Crosby, who sings a jazzy version of, "When my dreamboat comes home". The band's three singers do a scat version as well. This is followed by a full swing band instrumental of the song which works the band into a "Hot Jazz" frenzy, literaly melting some of the instruments.
Who’s in it. The Penguin Parade stars Mel Blanc as Drunk Penguin (voice), Tex Avery as Walrus (voice), Cliff Nazarro as M.C. (voice) and The Sportsmen Quartet as Vocalists (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Penguin Parade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Penguin Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penguin Parade tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Penguin Parade (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Penguin Parade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Penguin Parade worth watching?
- The Penguin Parade holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Penguin Parade?
- The Penguin Parade stars Mel Blanc, Tex Avery, Cliff Nazarro and The Sportsmen Quartet.
- When was The Penguin Parade released?
- The Penguin Parade was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.