The Real Story of Happy Birthday to You
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| The Real Story of Happy Birthday to You | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | France Animation S.A. |
| Distributed by | CTV Television Network |
Release date | January 4, 1992 |
Running time | 30 minutes |
| Countries | Canada France |
| Language | English |
The Real Story of Happy Birthday to You is a French Canadian children's animated short film directed by
Plot
The story involves neglected child Olivia, whose only friends are Charlie the Horse and Barnaby the Stablehand. Olivia wants her own special birthday song, but her evil caretaker tries to keep her from hearing it.[1]
Cast
- Ed Asner as Charlie
- Roger Daltrey as Barnaby
- Sonja Ball as Olivia
- A.J. Henderson as Chef Henri
- Liz MacRae as Maid
- Judi Richards as Maid
- Carlyle Miller as Gardener
- Dan Lebel as Gardener
- Tony Robinow as Lord O/Snitchgrovel
- Paula Harding Howe as Lady O
Production
The film was produced in 1991.
Czechoslovakian-born Canadian composer Milan Kymlicka provided the music for the film. He has also composed music for other Canadian TV series such as Babar, Rupert, The Busy World of Richard Scarry, The Legend of White Fang, The Adventures of Paddington Bear, the 1997 version of Lassie, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Night Hood and The Neverending Story.
Songs
- The Girlie Wants a Song
- Music by Milan Kymlicka, Lyrics by Gerald Potterton
- The Birthday Contest Medley
- Music by Milan Kymlicka, Lyrics by Gerald Potterton
- Happy Birthday to You
- Used by permission Warner Bros. Music, Written by Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill
Broadcast
The film was first broadcast on
in New Zealand. All twenty channels have aired it along with all the other animated short films in The Real Story of... / Favorite Songs series.Home media
It was first released on video by