Movieland Magic
Synopsis
Released as part of a series of WB shorts under the collective title of "Technicolor Specials" (WB production number 2003) this short most likely holds the WB house record for a 20-minute film containing footage from the most different titles in their inventory. It's theme of a singing guided tour of the lot (and some of the footage) is from 1944's "Musical Movieland", the former title holder, and it contains clips from 1939's "Quiet, Please" and "Royal Rodeo"; "Sunday Roundup" from 1936 and 1940's "The Singing Dude." Pieces from "Out Where the Stars Begin" and "Swingtime in the Movies" may also be used, but it's hard to tell since they all tend to run together and show up in a lot of places during the 1940's Warner shorts. Its title of "Movieland Magic" is most apt considering the sleight-of-hand performed by the WB Shorts and Sales departments in once again selling the same film clips for the 3rd, 4th or more times.
Top Cast
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Scotty Beckett
(archive footage)
Lucile Fairbanks
(archive footage)
Fritz Feld
(archive footage)
Dick Foran
(archive footage)
Kathryn Kane
(archive footage)
Jane Wyman
(archive footage)
Fuzzy Knight
(archive footage)
John Payne
(archive footage)
Anne Shirley
(archive footage)
Mel Tormé
Studio Tour Guide (uncredited)
Leo White
Makeup man (uncredited)
Larry Williams
(archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James V. Kern
- Original Title
- Movieland Magic
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James V. Kern
Louis Hesse
Department Leadership Roster
James V. Kern
Director
Louis Hesse
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Movieland Magic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Movieland Magic about?
Released as part of a series of WB shorts under the collective title of "Technicolor Specials" (WB production number 2003) this short most likely holds the WB house record for a 20-minute film containing footage from the most different titles in their inventory. It's theme of a singing guided tour of the lot (and some of the footage) is from 1944's "Musical Movieland", the former title holder, and it contains clips from 1939's "Quiet, Please" and "Royal Rodeo"; "Sunday Roundup" from 1936 and 1940's "The Singing Dude." Pieces from "Out Where the Stars Begin" and "Swingtime in the Movies" may also be used, but it's hard to tell since they all tend to run together and show up in a lot of places during the 1940's Warner shorts. Its title of "Movieland Magic" is most apt considering the sleight-of-hand performed by the WB Shorts and Sales departments in once again selling the same film clips for the 3rd, 4th or more times.
Who directed Movieland Magic?
Movieland Magic was directed by James V. Kern.
Who stars in Movieland Magic?
The principal cast of Movieland Magic includes Scotty Beckett, Lucile Fairbanks, Fritz Feld, Dick Foran, Kathryn Kane.
When was Movieland Magic released and how long is it?
Movieland Magic was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Movieland Magic?
Movieland Magic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).