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The Bandmaster is a film of genre Animation directed by Bill Nolan released in USA on 17 may 1931
The Bandmaster (1931)
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Add to a movie listThe Bandmaster is a 1931 short film by Walter Lantz Productions, starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. As with a few films from the series, the cartoon is in the public domain.
Synopsis
On the street, Oswald leads a handful of musicians whose devotedness towards him varies. Although the performance of the band showed some flaws, it mattered little to Oswald who simply carries on. Suddenly, the musicians decided to have a break inside the tavern, much to the rabbit's surprise. Oswald tries to follow them to the place, only to be pushed back out.Comments
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Themes Children's films
Rating48%
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, 9minutesDirected by Walter Lantz
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Themes Films about animals, Films about dogs
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, 1h16Directed by Tuck Tucker
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
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Rating59%
Arriving home from a basketball game, Arnold and his best friend Gerald learn that a man named Scheck, the CEO of FutureTech Industries (FTI), has announced plans to redevelop the entire neighborhood as a luxurious high-rise shopping mall. That night, Helga discovers that her father, Big Bob, is working with FTI to build a new super-sized branch of his beeper store in the proposed mall. Helga tells her father that their neighbors are going to suffer if he builds his store. Big Bob argues that his store is a good thing, because the Patakis will become extremely wealthy. Helga ultimately sides with her father, though is hesitant to do so due to her love for Arnold.