Melody Time
“For Your All-Time Good Time!”
Synopsis
In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Melody Time - 1948 Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-06
Top Cast
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Dennis Day
Johnny Appleseed Narrator (voice)
Freddy Martin
Pianist
Frances Langford
Frances Langford
Ethel Smith
Ethel Smith
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Bobby Driscoll
Bobby Driscoll
Luana Patten
Luana Patten
Patty Andrews
Patty Andrews (voice)
Maxene Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Laverne Andrews
Laverne Andrews
Jean Dinning
The Dinning sisters
Fred Waring
Fred Waring and His pennsylvanians
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.41x
+$3.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
- Screenplay & Story
- Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney
- Original Title
- Melody Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.1M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney
Donald Halliday, Thomas Scott
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Erdman Penner
Writer
Joe Rinaldi
Writer
Clyde Geronimi
Writer
Jack Kinney
Writer
Clyde Geronimi
Director
Jack Kinney
Director
Donald Halliday
Editor
Thomas Scott
Editor
Wilfred Jackson
Director
Hamilton Luske
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melody Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melody Time about?
In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.
Who directed Melody Time?
Melody Time was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske.
Who stars in Melody Time?
The principal cast of Melody Time includes Roy Rogers, Dennis Day, Freddy Martin, Frances Langford, Ethel Smith.
When was Melody Time released and how long is it?
Melody Time was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Melody Time?
Melody Time had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $5.1M at the worldwide box office (3.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Melody Time?
Melody Time holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).