A Symposium on Popular Songs
“Sixty Years of Syncopation...FROM "RAGTIME" TO THE "BIG BEAT"”
Synopsis
Professor Ludwig von Drake plays a variety of popular music, all of which he wrote. First, ragtime: the Rutabaga Rag, with vegetables dancing in stop-motion. Next, the Charleston, with cut-out animation of a singer and dancers. Dixieland and more cut-out animation; the crooner/love ballad; 50's doo-wop; and finally, rockabilly.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Justice
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Atencio
- Original Title
- A Symposium on Popular Songs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Justice
Xavier Atencio
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Justice
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Xavier Atencio
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Symposium on Popular Songs about?
Professor Ludwig von Drake plays a variety of popular music, all of which he wrote. First, ragtime: the Rutabaga Rag, with vegetables dancing in stop-motion. Next, the Charleston, with cut-out animation of a singer and dancers. Dixieland and more cut-out animation; the crooner/love ballad; 50's doo-wop; and finally, rockabilly.
Who directed A Symposium on Popular Songs?
A Symposium on Popular Songs was directed by Bill Justice.
Who stars in A Symposium on Popular Songs?
The principal cast of A Symposium on Popular Songs includes Paul Frees, Gloria Wood, Billy Storm, Skip Farrell, Ray Bauduc.
When was A Symposium on Popular Songs released and how long is it?
A Symposium on Popular Songs was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Symposium on Popular Songs?
A Symposium on Popular Songs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).