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Released
1933 · FILM

The Organ Grinder

Runtime
8 min
AnimationMusicComedyFamily

Synopsis

An Italian organ grinder, beloved by the community, plays music and sings songs in an immigrant-filled ghetto neighborhood, where children and adults alike are captivated by the rhythm of his calliope. The film features humorous portrayals of life on the Lower East Side, as well as comedic antics involving the organ grinder's pet monkey. The monkey performs "42nd Street" and imitates famous Hollywood stars, eventually taking control of a car and driving through the area, causing widespread chaos and destruction.

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Principal cast & crew: 6

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Scored by Frank Marsales

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