From "Melody Time"

Release Date May 27, 1948

Synopsis

Donald and Jose are down in the dumps until the Arucan Bird introduces them to the pleasures of the samba!

Characters

Donald Duck

Jose Carioca

Arucan Bird

Credits

Vocalists : The Dinning Sisters

Organ : Ethel Smith

Song : "Blame It On the Samba"

Ernesto Nazareth

Ray Gilbert

Videos

United States

Melody Time

Germany

Donalds Hitparade : Melody Time

Melodie Tanz Rhythmus

Italy

Lo Scringo Della Sette Perle

Laserdiscs

Japan

Melody Time

DVD

Melody Time

Television

Mickey's Mouse Tracks : Episode 34

Technical Specifications

Color Type : Technicolor

Animation type : Standard

Sound mix : Mono

Aspect ration : 1.37 : 1

Negative format : 35mm

Print format : 35mm

Cinematographic process : Spherical

Original language : English

Released by RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.

Comments

From Robby Brawn : The combination of animation and the live action of Ethel Smith doing her tricks on the organ, could well have been something created by much more sophisticated technology. Ethel's unique style is perfect for this sequence. I've watched it more times than I could count and am still amazed!

From Eric Hernandez : Wow. Ever since seein the Three Caballeros I really wanted to see this short seeing as how it had Jose Carioca and Donald together again. And I finally got the chance to see it,and I really liked it.

The Aracuan Bird is one wacky cool character. He gets Donald and Jose out of the blues, and dancing to the various beats of the samba. He ends up mixing a cocktail that includes them, and then the live action starts with Ethel Smith playing the organ. This would've been a perfect short to include in the Three Caballeros or Saludos Amigos. The whole short is a mix of wackiness and psychadelia.

From Grace : This is my another favorite " Melody Time" cartoons. It really makes me wanna dance and feel happy whenever I feel sad and blue. By watching it the music really makes you wanna get out of the couch and dance, Ethel Smith is really pretty and talented, The Dinning Sisters are perfect for the song and it's just great. I highly recommend it. Watch it and enjoy the passion of the samba!

From Baruch Weiss : This is also another great short. The music is very lively!

From Disney Fan : I have to admit, this is very surreal at parts, but it's really cool. The bright colors and lively music make me feel happy whenever I see it. I had always wondered how the live action and animation were put together before computers, and I don't want to know. It spoils the "magic" of it all. I think that it was the best part of Melody Time.

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