Back to browse
67% Critic Match
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
“A crash course on the history of Western musical instruments.”
6.7 / 10• 1953• 10m•NR• English
Animation
Storyline
Professor Owl gives a lecture on the evolution of Western musical instruments, starting with the advent of rudimentary brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments by ancient cave dwellers at the dawn of history.
Cast & Crew
Bill Thompson
Professor Owl / Bertie Birdbrain
LeadLJ
Loulie Jean Norman
Penelope Pinfeather
Gloria Wood
Susy Sparrow
Thurl Ravenscroft
The Mellomen
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ward Kimball's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
