The Music Lesson (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1909, The Music Lesson is a music and comedy film directed by Segundo de Chomón, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. In front of a portico, a music teacher teaches music theory to a group of young women, including Julienne Mathieu. A piano stands on the right side. A staff is drawn at the top of the portico. The four singers have extendable necks, and their heads, as they elongate, form notes. Beneath the heads, thus detached from their bodies, and against a black background, white cut-out paper figures come to life. Then the heads return to the women's shoulders. From a white ball placed in the middle of the painting, eggs emerge and are placed on the staff. Then stick figures also emerge, forming the stems of the notes. Finally, stick figures come to life. This scene is repeated three times with different animations.
Who’s in it. The Music Lesson stars Julienne Mathieu as Student.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Music Lesson 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 Music Lesson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Music Lesson tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Music Lesson (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Music Lesson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Music Lesson worth watching?
- The Music Lesson holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Music Lesson?
- The Music Lesson stars Julienne Mathieu.
- When was The Music Lesson released?
- The Music Lesson was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.