Make Mine Music

Make Mine Music

Year: 1946

Runtime: 75 min

Language: English

Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney, Joshua Meador, Robert Cormack

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Walt Disney's "Make Mine Music" is a vibrant collection of musical segments and animated shorts. The film presents a unique blend of live-action and cartoon sequences, including memorable stories like "All the Cats Join In" and "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met." It showcases a diverse range of musical styles and whimsical narratives, celebrating the power and artistry of song and animation.

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1

The Start of the Feud

The feud between the Martins and the Coys begins when the drunken grandfather of the Coy family steals eggs from the Martins' hen-house. This small act of theft escalates into a bitter conflict that leads to violent confrontations between the two families.

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2

Casualties of War

As the feud intensifies, gunfire erupts between the two families, resulting in the tragic deaths of most family members. Their souls depart to neighboring clouds, where they can witness the aftermath and the fate of their surviving relatives.

Hillbilly Region
3

The Sole Survivors

Grace Martin and Henry Coy emerge as the last surviving members of their respective families. Instead of continuing the feud, they experience an unexpected moment of love at first sight, which leads to their quick marriage.

4

A Dance Party

Following their marriage, Grace and Henry celebrate their union with a dance party at Possum Track School. While the spirits of their family members look on, the couple's romantic moment is soon clouded by their ongoing domestic disputes.

Possum Track School
5

Love Turns to Conflict

Despite their initial romantic connection, Grace and Henry engage in frequent and fierce domestic disputes. Their physical fights continue the cycle of feud, mirroring the violence that plagued their families.

6

Egrets in the Moonlight

The second segment, titled 'Blue Bayou,' depicts a moonlit night in the Everglades. Two egrets encounter each other and find companionship as they soar together through the skies.

Everglades
7

Teenage Joy and Dance

In 'All the Cats Join In,' a teenage boy uses a jukebox to invite a girl out. As they and their friends head to the malt shop, they enjoy music, dance, and food, celebrating youth and friendship.

Malt Shop
8

Expressing Loneliness

The segment 'Without You' presents a poignant ballad about loneliness and lost love. Impressionistic images of a withered tree and a starry sky encapsulate the theme of solitude beautifully.

9

The Game at Mudville

Set in the fictional city of Mudville in 1902, 'Casey at the Bat' depicts a crucial baseball game where the Mudville team struggles. The star player, Casey, faces high expectations but falls short, striking out at a pivotal moment.

1902 Mudville
10

Casey's Downfall

After striking out in the baseball game, Casey finds himself alone on the field, crying in the rain. His frustration leads him to futile attempts to hit the ball, symbolizing his despair and the weight of failure.

Baseball Field
11

Rotoscoped Ballet

'Two Silhouettes' features stunning rotoscoped live-action ballet dancers sharing the stage. Accompanied by two putti, the dancers create a mesmerizing visual experience through their graceful movements.

12

Adventurous Peter and his Friends

In 'Peter and the Wolf,' young Peter sneaks out with a toy gun, determined to capture a ravenous wolf. Joined by his animal friends, he faces the wolf and experiences a series of thrilling escapades.

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13

The Capture of the Wolf

As Peter and his friends confront the wolf, they cleverly manage to outsmart it with teamwork. Peter ultimately captures the wolf just before hunters arrive to assist, earning a hero's welcome back in the village.

Village
14

A Whimsical Hat Romance

'Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet' tells the story of two anthropomorphic hats that yearn to be together. Their journey through heartache and chance encounters leads them to a blissful reunion and a life of joy.

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15

The Whale's Dream

In 'The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met,' Willie the sperm whale dreams of a singing career after a misunderstanding. Tragically, he is harpooned, but the story concludes with him singing in heaven as an angel.

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