The Organ Grinder
Originally released in 1933. The Organ Grinder is a animation/music film. directed by Rudolf Ising. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ken Darby, Rudolf Ising, and Johnny Murray
Synopsis
A beloved Italian organ grinder plays his music and sings his song through an immigrant-filled ghetto neighborhood, where hard-scrabble kids and well-proportioned matrons get hep to the beat that flows from the organ grinder's calliope. There are lots of spoofs of life on the Lower East Side and lots of monkeyshines as the organ grinder's pet performs "42nd Street" and imitates some Hollywood greats. The monkey takes wing and gets behind the wheel of a car, driving all over the area and wrecking everything.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harman-Ising Productions
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Leon Schlesinger Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Organ Grinder about?
A beloved Italian organ grinder plays his music and sings his song through an immigrant-filled ghetto neighborhood, where hard-scrabble kids and well-proportioned matrons get hep to the beat that f...
Who directed The Organ Grinder?
The Organ Grinder was directed by Rudolf Ising.
How long is The Organ Grinder?
The Organ Grinder has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was The Organ Grinder released?
The Organ Grinder was released on April 8, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Organ Grinder?
The main cast of The Organ Grinder includes Ken Darby, Rudolf Ising, Johnny Murray, Shirley Reed.