Lady, Play Your Mandolin!

thumb|Foxy makes his entrance. Lady, Play Your Mandolin! is an American cartoon film, the first in Warner's Merrie Melodies series, directed by Rudolf Ising of Harman and Ising. It was originally released in August 1931. The title theme, written by Oscar Levant with lyrics by Irving Caesar, was a 1930 #5 pop hit sung by Nick Lucas and released by Brunswick Records, which had been purchased by Warner Bros. the previous year. Foxy [during the end credits] So long, folks! Dialogue [first lines] Animals: ♪ Lady, play your mandolin. ♪ ♪ Lady, let that tune begin. ♪ [last lines] Animals: ♪ Play your mandolin! ♪ Dragon: ♪ PLAY YOUR MANDOLIN! ♪ External links Category:1931 American animated films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:Children's animated comedy short films Category:Children's animated musical short films Category:American western (genre) films Category:Musical comedy films Category:Foxy cartoons Category:Films set in Mexico Category:Films directed by Rudolf Ising Category:Rudolf Ising films