Arriving at the mansion of acclaimed maestro "Prof Ludwig von Drake", we are shown into his music room where he invites us on a tour of American musical styles through the ages - all of which, of course, were his own original work! With some help from the Sherman brothers - who manage to rhyme synchopate with a surprising number of other words, we proceed to enjoy just about everything from baked potatoes to "Betty…
A Symposium on Popular Songs (1962)
Sixty Years of Syncopation...FROM "RAGTIME" TO THE "BIG BEAT"
Professor Ludwig von Drake plays a variety of popular music, all of which he wrote. First, ragtime: the Rutabaga Rag, with vegetables dancing in stop-motion. Next, the Charleston, with cut-out animation of a singer and dancers. Dixieland and more cut-out animation; the crooner/love ballad; 50's doo-wop; and finally, rockabilly.
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Paul Frees
Ludwig Von Drake
Gloria Wood
The Andrews Sisters singing The Boogie Woogie Bakery Man / Helen Kane
Billy Storm
Man Singing Puppy Love Is Here to Stay
Skip Farrell
Bing Crosby
Ray Bauduc
Musician-Percussion
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What is A Symposium on Popular Songs about?
Professor Ludwig von Drake plays a variety of popular music, all of which he wrote. First, ragtime: the Rutabaga Rag, with vegetables dancing in stop-motion. Next, the Charleston, with cut-out animation of a singer and dancers. Dixieland and more cut-out animation; the…
When was A Symposium on Popular Songs released?
A Symposium on Popular Songs was released in 1962.
What genres does A Symposium on Popular Songs belong to?
A Symposium on Popular Songs is categorised as Animation, Comedy, Music.
Who stars in A Symposium on Popular Songs?
The cast of A Symposium on Popular Songs includes Paul Frees, Gloria Wood, Billy Storm, Skip Farrell, Ray Bauduc.