The Overture to 'William Tell' (1947)

In this Lantz Color Cartune (production number 2326), Wally Walrus, masquerading as famed orchestra leader, Sir Wally Walrus, mounts the podium to conduct the orchestra, and his troubles only end when the cartoon does, with the orchestra completely destroyed.

Released June 15, 1947 8 min 11+

Genres: Animation, Short

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