Clair de Lune
Synopsis
"Clair de Lune" was fully animated and scored when it was deleted from Fantasia in early 1940, a casualty of Fantasia's excessive length. In February 1942, inking, painting and technicolor photography were completed for "Clair de Lune" as a short subject, but it was not released. In 1946 it was edited , reshaped and re-scored as the popular music sequence "Blue Bayou" in "Make Mine Music". Previous attempts to recreate "Clair de Lune" were frustrated by missing animation and Stokowski footage. A nitrate workprint of the original version located in 1992 has allowed "Clair de Lune" to be completely reconstructed as Walt Disney intended it to be seen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Armstrong
- Original Score
- Claude Debussy
- Original Title
- Clair de Lune
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Armstrong
Claude Debussy
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Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Armstrong
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Claude Debussy
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Clair de Lune.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clair de Lune
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clair de Lune about?
"Clair de Lune" was fully animated and scored when it was deleted from Fantasia in early 1940, a casualty of Fantasia's excessive length. In February 1942, inking, painting and technicolor photography were completed for "Clair de Lune" as a short subject, but it was not released. In 1946 it was edited , reshaped and re-scored as the popular music sequence "Blue Bayou" in "Make Mine Music". Previous attempts to recreate "Clair de Lune" were frustrated by missing animation and Stokowski footage. A nitrate workprint of the original version located in 1992 has allowed "Clair de Lune" to be completely reconstructed as Walt Disney intended it to be seen.
Who directed Clair de Lune?
Clair de Lune was directed by Samuel Armstrong.
Who stars in Clair de Lune?
The principal cast of Clair de Lune includes Leopold Stokowski.
When was Clair de Lune released and how long is it?
Clair de Lune was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Clair de Lune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clair de Lune was composed by Claude Debussy.