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Short animated comedy

High Note (1960): Cast

High Note (1960) movie poster

High Note is a 1960 short animated comedy directed by Chuck Jones, starring Mel Blanc as Drunken Musical Note (voice) (uncredited). It runs 7 minutes.

High Note (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Chuck Jones
Genres
Family , Animation , Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is High Note About?

The premise of High Note without spoilers.

In this whimsical animated short, the sheet music for Johann Strauss’s “The Blue Danube” is built from moving musical symbols. A baton‑toting conductor note attempts to lead the other notes in performing the piece, only to discover that one of the notes has become intoxicated, threatening the performance.

High Note Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • musical staff
  • treble clef
  • coat hanger
  • musical note
  • classical music
  • reference to blue danube waltz
  • sheet music
  • waltz
  • hiccups
  • conductor
  • hatching egg
  • dog
+18 more
  • playing fetch
  • chase
  • lasso
  • clothespin
  • horseback riding
  • 1960s
  • musical notation
  • time signature
  • sharp symbol
  • little brown jug song
  • dog barks
  • hit with a mallet
  • construction
  • surrealism
  • drunkenness
  • blue danube waltz
  • tic tac toe
  • looney tunes
Cast & crew

High Note Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc plays Drunken Musical Note (voice) (uncredited) in High Note. Directed by Chuck Jones.

  • Mel Blanc as Drunken Musical Note (voice) (uncredited) in High Note Mel Blanc as Drunken Musical Note (voice) (uncredited)
Details

High Note Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Высокая нота” and “Haute note”.

Also known as
  • Высокая нота
  • Haute note
  • La nota ubriaca
  • Wysoka nutka

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FAQ

High Note FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of High Note, each answered in a sentence.

How long is High Note?

High Note runs 7 minutes.

When was High Note released?

High Note was released on December 3, 1960.

Who directed High Note?

High Note was directed by Chuck Jones.

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Who is in the cast of High Note?

High Note stars Mel Blanc as Drunken Musical Note (voice) (uncredited).

Does High Note have a post-credit scene?

No. High Note has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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