Movie: Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

Top 4 Billed Cast

Bill Thompson
Bill Thompson

Professor Owl / Bertie Birdbrain

Loulie Jean Norman
Loulie Jean Norman

Penelope Pinfeather

Gloria Wood
Gloria Wood

Susy Sparrow

Thurl Ravenscroft
Thurl Ravenscroft

The Mellomen

  • HomePage

  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1953-11-10

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

    A crash course on the history of Western musical instruments.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

Recommendations Movies

Chip 'n' Dale: Here Comes Trouble
70%

Chip 'n' Dale: Here Comes Trouble(en)

2004-08-25

The most mischievous characters to ever come out of Disney studios, Chip 'N' Dale are cute, cuddly and always in the centre of trouble. Here is a special collection of their Adventures that will have you and your family laughing again and again. It's double trouble in 'Chip 'N' Dale Go Nuts' when Donald tries to chop down their house for firewood, along with their supply of nuts. Then Chip 'N' Dale make themselves at home in Donald's train set in 'Out Of Scale'. It's romantic mayhem when Chip 'N' Dale like the same girl in 'Two Chips And A Miss'. In 'Food For Feudin", Pluto wants to hide his bones in the same tree where Chip 'N' Dale store their acorns.

Lullaby Land
63%

Lullaby Land(en)

1933-08-19

A baby is transported to Lullaby Land, where pacifiers grow on trees, diapers, bottles, and potty chairs march on parade, and the gingham dog comes to life. He wanders into the "keep out" cave, full of things like scissors, knives, and fountain pens that are not for baby and begins smashing watches with hammers and playing with giant matches. The matches chase after him; baby escapes by riding a bar of soap across a pond, but the smoke from the matches turns into boogey-men. The benevolent sandman, dressed as a wizard, spots baby hiding and works his magic, bringing us back to the real nursery.

Cupid's Arrow
55%

Cupid's Arrow(en)

2010-01-01

An innocent college couple unknowingly become involved in their Professor's illicit research into the manipulation of love and his recreation of the elusive "Cupid's Arrow".

The Iron Monkey
68%

The Iron Monkey(cn)

1977-11-18

Iron is the son of a rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling and getting into fights. When his father's group is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father's killer and avenge his death.

They Go Boom!
68%

They Go Boom!(en)

1929-09-21

Stan and Ollie try to sleep in a room-for-rent. Ollie, suffering from a cold, coughs frequently, while Stan snores. Both of them have trouble falling asleep because of this. They try to solve their problems, but this results in total chaos.

The Scarlet Pumpernickel
67%

The Scarlet Pumpernickel(en)

1950-03-04

Daffy tries to sell movie studio head J.L. his script for a swashbuckler set in Merry Olde England, a plot involving a maiden in distress, a scheming Chamberlain, an evil Grand Duke and a dashing masked hero (to be played by Daffy, of course).

Working for Peanuts
68%

Working for Peanuts(en)

1953-11-11

Chip 'n Dale live next door to a zoo and spot the elephant's stash of peanuts. They go after them, but both the elephant and his keeper, Donald, are too clever. Then the boys realized the visitors throw peanuts, so they put on a song-and-dance act. Then they paint themselves white and pose as albino chipmunks.

Rhapsody of Steel
70%

Rhapsody of Steel(en)

1959-12-04

Animated industrial movie about the steel industry.

Re-Existences
74%

Re-Existences(pt)

2020-11-23

“Re-Existence” is a documentary about migration stories of individuals from the Brazilian queer community.

Re-Elected
69%

Re-Elected(en)

2020-07-04

Friends battle former U.S. presidents when they come back from the dead as zombies on the Fourth of July.

Destroy All Monsters
69%

Destroy All Monsters(ja)

1968-08-01

At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.

John
67%

John(en)

2018-09-08

A day in the life of John Lennon, alive and well in modern-day New York City. The former Beatle squabbles with a security guard, commiserates with his best friend over lunch, and upsets a bully.

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
70%

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane(en)

1976-12-25

13-year-old Rynn Jacobs lives in a New England beach town. Whenever the landlady inquires after Rynn's father, she claims that he's not available. But when the landlady's son, Frank, won't leave Rynn alone, she teams up with a neighbor Mario to maintain the dark family secret that she's been keeping to herself.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
77%

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?(en)

1966-06-22

A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. As the drinks flow, secrets come to light, and the middle-aged couple unload onto their guests the full force of the bitterness, dysfunction, and animosity that defines their marriage.

Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2
83%

Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2(en)

2012-11-13

Disney and Pixar present an incredible new collection of 12 short films, featuring multiple Academy Award® nominees (Best Short Film, Animated: "Presto," 2008; "Day & Night," 2010; "La Luna," 2011) and a host of family favorites. Join the celebration of imagination with this collection, packed with unforgettable animation, fantastic stories and captivating characters. Plus, enjoy all-new extras that share how Pixar's storied talent got their start — including student films from acclaimed directors John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Pete Docter!

Forbidden Games
78%

Forbidden Games(fr)

1952-05-09

Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.

Hunter × Hunter Pilot
86%

Hunter × Hunter Pilot(ja)

1998-07-26

The stand-alone pilot OVA which was shown as part of the "Jump Super Anime Tour" of 1998. Shortly before the TV series, a summary is presented of the story of Gon who wants to become a hunter and the friends he makes in the process.

Android Re-Enactment
71%

Android Re-Enactment(en)

2011-08-28

Ermus Daglek, retired Empathtek engineer, commandeers a defunct factory where he creates androids based on persons from his past and recreates a dinner party where he lost the love of his life - until they malfunction and escape.

The Man Who Knew Too Much
65%

The Man Who Knew Too Much(en)

1934-12-09

While vacationing in St. Moritz, a British couple receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn that their daughter has been kidnapped to keep them quiet.

Pete's Dragon
63%

Pete's Dragon(en)

1977-11-03

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.

Similar Movies

Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers
73%

Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers(en)

2014-11-01

A hunt for a lost sheep turns into a competition between Hiccup and friends as they compete to become the first Dragon Racing champion of Berk.

High Voltage
50%

High Voltage(en)

1959-01-01

High Voltage is constructed from footage James Whitney contributed to Belson for use in one of his Vortex concerts.

Shift
0%

Shift(en)

2012-01-01

An attempt to visualize higher dimensions and unearthliness, taking into account these concepts' heightened awareness, when attempting to process or predict the end of the world.

Fine Feathers
69%

Fine Feathers(en)

1968-01-01

Two duelling birds get the urge to change their plumage. A blue jay wants to be decked out in the green of cedar, and a loon dons the burnished red of oak leaves, but neither bird foresees the consequences of vanity.

The Gang of Lidingö
0%

The Gang of Lidingö(sv)

2009-01-27

The Gang of Lidingö is a story about the art of taking what you want. The same day the 70's became the 80's we left our tiny flat in the city. We did a turnaround. Bought a big house at Lidingö and were suddenly far away from our beloved demonstrations against capitalism's exploitation of the poor.

Johanne
50%

Johanne(en)

2017-03-16

Inspired by Joan of Arc, Johanne follows a day in a life of the eponymous heroine. While set in medieval fantasy town, it explores the very current and urgent theme of preserving one’s humanity while struggling against inhumane environment, from modern feminist perspective.

Exploring the Reef
63%

Exploring the Reef(en)

2003-11-04

Jean-Michael Cousteau's documentary about the Great Barrier Reef keeps getting interrupted by characters from Disney's Finding Nemo.

Le Baiser de la lune
0%

Le Baiser de la lune(fr)

2010-11-01

A Daughter’s Memory
0%

A Daughter’s Memory(id)

2019-11-19

Indonesia, 1965: hundreds and even thousands of people are arrested without warrant. Some did come back, the others lost without trace. Svet, one of the survivors of the Indonesian dark history recounts the memory she had of her father, whom she believes to be responsible for the 1965 tragedy.

The Barewolf
80%

The Barewolf(fr)

2011-02-26

The werewolves that live in this secluded place are particularly savage: when not attacking anything that moves, they spend their time arguing and fighting. Driven by instinct, one young werewolf chases pink flamingos through the wild, straying far from home. Before he knows it, he’s in a place he knows nothing about: the world of humans.

Les Cowboys n'ont pas peur de mourir
70%

Les Cowboys n'ont pas peur de mourir(fr)

2009-03-06

Cowboys aren't afraid to die. Their death, always spectacular, is the grand finale of a tragic destiny. But when a cowboy messes up his exit, when he seems to hesitate awkwardly between life and death, the Western turns to the absurd.

Neon Lights
0%

Neon Lights(it)

2024-11-21

In 2053, amidst a devastating pandemic, an old gravedigger from Elementar Corporation insists on burying his wife with just a shovel, rejecting the corporation's new burial technology, the "Cube Of Miracles." Conflict arises when a young gravedigger armed with the "Cube of Miracles" challenges the old gravedigger's traditional methods at the cemetery. The film explores the clash between tradition and innovation, delving into broader themes of man versus machine in a society grappling with AI and automation.

Lazarus Lives
100%

Lazarus Lives(en)

2000-06-01

Mortals’ greatest fear is the fear of death. Lazarus Lives gives assurance that Jesus has all power over death. Jesus mourns Lazarus’ death and His friends witness the deep love He has for His friends. Martha and Mary’s tears of sorrow change to joy when their brother Lazarus’ life is restored and they understand the Savior’s promise of eternal life to all who believe in Jesus.

The Stolen Portrait
0%

The Stolen Portrait(xx)

1976-01-01

A sarcastic horror parody of comic book series from the 1930s.

Blue Curry
60%

Blue Curry(fr)

2021-10-06

The greatest life lessons are learned through the simplest of experiences. When your kitchen turns into your biggest classroom... and Mom just serves you a plate of wisdom.

Donks
77%

Donks(en)

2023-02-02

An exploration of ocean plastic, avatars and adaptive bottom feeders. The musical!

Forest Murmurs
60%

Forest Murmurs(en)

2006-08-18

An animated exploration of Epping Forest's sinister past sparks off a journey into the dark side of the artist's mind.

The Hoarder
60%

The Hoarder(en)

1969-01-01

A greedy little blue jay carries away whatever his beak can grasp. Berries, birds' eggs (nests and all), and even the sun in the sky go into his secret cache.

Free Speech
0%

Free Speech(en)

2012-01-01

When all the voices have been silenced, only one will remain. And when this last voice is no longer heard...

Minuet
0%

Minuet(en)

2003-01-01

An essay in colour harmonics and visual overtones. Conceived and produced as part of the Images Film Festival's Minute Movies.