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Musical Max

Title
Musical Max [videorecording] / Weston Woods Studios ; produced by Paul R. Gagne.
Publication
Weston, CT : Weston Woods, 1993.

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Additional Authors
  • Wilkos, Virginia.
  • Kraus, Robert, 1925-2001.
  • Weston Woods Studios.
Description
1 videocassette (8 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
The star of this animated adaptation is Max, a musically gifted hippopotamus who can play virtually any instrument including trombone, bass, xylophone, 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 the neighbors who are driven to distraction. The virtuoso's sole ally is his doting mother. Over time, however, Max decides to stop playing his array of instruments. Much to their surprise, Max's father and the townspeople discover that they miss the young hippo's performances. All ends happily when Max finally resumes his musical avocation and forms a community orchestra with himself as conductor.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Films for preschoolers, Fiction.
Note
  • Based on the book by Robert Kraus.
Credits (note)
  • Director, Virginia Wilkos; animators, Virginia Wilkos, Ty Varsegi; editing and sound, Peter Friedman, Paul Gagne, Jan Mack Northcutt; music, Ernest V. Troost.
Title
Musical Max [videorecording] / Weston Woods Studios ; produced by Paul R. Gagne.
Imprint
Weston, CT : Weston Woods, 1993.
Credits
Director, Virginia Wilkos; animators, Virginia Wilkos, Ty Varsegi; editing and sound, Peter Friedman, Paul Gagne, Jan Mack Northcutt; music, Ernest V. Troost.
Performer
Mary Beth Hurt.
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Wilkos, Virginia.
Kraus, Robert, 1925-2001. Musical Max.
Weston Woods Studios.
Branch Call Number
J VTH 2794 M
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