My Pal Paul
Originally released in 1930. My Pal Paul is a animation/music film. directed by Walter Lantz. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Whiteman and Pinto Colvig
Synopsis
Oswald the Rabbit puts on a concert for a group of barn animals - but when they discover that he's miming to a record of his idol, Paul Whiteman - they boo and shun him. Oswald wanders off in shame to hang himself from the nearest tree and is stopped by none other than Whiteman himself who happens along in his car. The two begin performing music using parts of the car which leads to some highly surrealistic setpieces (dancing tools - a hood ornament that does an Indian dance, etc.) This rare and whimsical cartoon was used to promote THE KING OF JAZZ and makes reference to same.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Walter Lantz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Pal Paul about?
Oswald the Rabbit puts on a concert for a group of barn animals - but when they discover that he's miming to a record of his idol, Paul Whiteman - they boo and shun him. Oswald wanders off in shame...
Who directed My Pal Paul?
My Pal Paul was directed by Walter Lantz.
How long is My Pal Paul?
My Pal Paul has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was My Pal Paul released?
My Pal Paul was released on June 15, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Pal Paul?
The main cast of My Pal Paul includes Paul Whiteman, Pinto Colvig.