Magic On Broadway

Magic On Broadway

November 26, 1937 Theatrical Series Screen Songs

Studio
Fleischer Studios
Distributor
Paramount Studios

Synopsis

A funny little man goes to the penny arcade instead of the opera. It's a great choice. Wait until you see all the great penny games that he gets to play. There's even a "Soundies" machine that shows us Jay Freeman and his Orchestra with vocalist John Russell. They do a great 1930s arrangement of "Magic On Broadway." Back in the arcade, our little guy gets his picture taken. Out pops a photo that doesn't look much like him.

Characters

Little Man

Credits

Directing

Director
Dave Fleischer

Producing

Producer
Max Fleischer
Presented By
Adolph Zukor

Animation

Animator
Roland Crandall

Companies and other credits

  • Voice: Jay Freeman and his Orchestra

Production notes

This series of animated cartoons- sometimes including bits of live action- took popular songs of the day and combined the popular "bouncing ball" following the lyrics in an effort for audience singalongs.