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Melody Time

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64% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 47% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Many animated tales are set to a rousing array of music from the 1940s from the likes of Roy Rogers, Ethel Smith and Frances Langford. The stories include wintertime lovers who get a helping hand from forest animals, a bumblebee surrounded by jazzy caterpillars, the oft-told tale of Johnny Appleseed, Donald Duck and his parrot buddy getting pushed around by a bully bird to a Latin-inspired soundtrack, and the legend of Pecos Bill -- a man raised by coyotes and turned into a cowboy.
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Critics Consensus

Melody Time is a charming musical anthology film that's expertly crafted and filled with high-spirited numbers.

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TIME Magazine Nov 16, 2009
The straight technical expertism is still one of the wonders of the movie world. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times Mar 25, 2006
3.5/5
Like healthy, imaginative children, those Disney boys are full of strange caprice. One minute they are doing something charming; the next minute they are slopping in the jam. Go to Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club May 30, 2001
A charming, imaginative anthology of cartoon shorts set to music by the likes of such '40s favorites as Roy Rogers and The Andrews Sisters. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 6 days ago
5/10
It’s as if the best ideas were already exhausted for the previous endeavors, leaving this one with the leftover, less iconic premises – allowing it to be more forgettable than its predecessors. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Aug 4, 2025
2/4
Melody Time boasts seven segments centered around songs of a decidedly (and predominantly) lackluster nature... Go to Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Sep 16, 2023
While Melody Time still suffers from some of the natural limitations of its formula, the film has to be seen as one of the best Disney films of its era. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tyler S @tylerking24 Aug 26, 2026 The music was catchy, but this is not something I will choose to watch again. See more Davetheman Jun 8, 2026 Melody time sure does have a melody with Donald Duck See more Luiz Eduardo R @RT29623279 Dec 17, 2025 Tempo de Melodia (1948) evidencia como o formato de coletânea de curtas da Disney já começava a se desgastar. A cada novo filme desse tipo, os segmentos se tornam menos artísticos e interessantes, e aqui isso fica ainda mais evidente. O longa não consegue divertir nem encantar como seus antecessores, soando cansativo ao longo da maior parte da experiência. Há alguns momentos isolados que merecem destaque, como a presença carismática do Zé Carioca e a boa mescla entre animação e live-action, tecnicamente bem realizada. Ainda assim, esses acertos são poucos diante de um conjunto majoritariamente entediante e pouco inspirado. Nota 3/10. See more Sarah S. @Braxton188 Dec 2, 2025 ~ Your sins are not forgiven, Little Toot. ~ See more Stephen C @bob25009 Aug 4, 2025 Success in 1.25 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Luke R. @LuckyM0vi3Buff Jul 1, 2025 That horse was a complete jackass for ruining a wonderful marriage. Although I like the Johnny Appleseed story. See more Read all reviews
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Clyde Geronimi

Director

Wilfred Jackson

Director

Hamilton Luske

Director

Jack Kinney

Director

Roy Rogers

Self

Dennis Day

Johnny Appleseed

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Melody Time

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Movie Info

Synopsis Many animated tales are set to a rousing array of music from the 1940s from the likes of Roy Rogers, Ethel Smith and Frances Langford. The stories include wintertime lovers who get a helping hand from forest animals, a bumblebee surrounded by jazzy caterpillars, the oft-told tale of Johnny Appleseed, Donald Duck and his parrot buddy getting pushed around by a bully bird to a Latin-inspired soundtrack, and the legend of Pecos Bill -- a man raised by coyotes and turned into a cowboy.
Director
Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 27, 1948, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2020
Runtime
1h 15m
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