All Oscar-Winning Short Animations: A Visual Journey from the 30’s to Today
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
(Animation 1953 Oscar-winning short film in 1954)
A wise old owl music teacher talks about the origins of Western musical instruments.
This animated short film was produced by Walt Disney Productions and uses a unique combination of animation and live-action footage to teach children about music. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 1954.