Musical Max

Series: Kraus Robert

Duration: 8

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1992

Creator: Weston Woods

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: Wilkos, Virginia.; Kraus, Robert.; Troost, Ernest V.; Aruego, Jose.; Dewey, Ariane.

Description: The peace and quiet following Max's decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did. Based on the book of the same title by Robert Kraus., animated short about a hippo that can play any instrument.

Complete Record: The peace and quiet following Max's decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did. Based on the book of the same title by Robert Kraus., The star of this animated adaptation is Max, a musically gifted hippopotamus who can play virtually any instrument including, trombone, bass, xylopone, flute, harmonica, cymbals, synthesizer and accordion. Playing by Note and by ear, Max practices all the time much to the chagrin of his father and neighbors who are driven to distraction. The virtuoso's only ally is his doting mother. Over time, Max decides that he is no longer in the mood to play his array of instruments and stops. Much to their surprise, his father and the townspeople discover that they miss Max's musical performances. When Max finally resumes his musical avocation, he forms a community orchestra with himself as conductor. , animated short about a hippo that can play any instrument.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE