Old King Cole (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1933, Old King Cole is a family and animation film directed by David Hand, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Old King Cole throws party and invites all of the Mother Goose characters. He warns them that they must leave at midnight. Another collection of characters puts on a stage show. The Ten Little Indian Boys get everyone dancing along. The Hickory Dickory Dock mice announce midnight, and everyone leaves, back into their books.
Who’s in it. Old King Cole stars Allan Watson as King Cole (voice) (uncredited), Alberta Perkins as (voice) (uncredited), Cora Hunter Parks as (voice) (uncredited) and Dorothy Compton as (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Old King Cole has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old King Cole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old King Cole tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old King Cole (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old King Cole change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old King Cole worth watching?
- Old King Cole holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old King Cole?
- Old King Cole stars Allan Watson, Alberta Perkins, Cora Hunter Parks, Dorothy Compton and Mary Moder.
- When was Old King Cole released?
- Old King Cole was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.