Clean Pastures (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 5.2

Clean Pastures poster

Released in 1937, Clean Pastures is a comedy, animation and music film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 7 minutes.

What it’s about. The Lord sees that the stock value of "Pair-o-dice" is dropping on the exchange so he dispatches a slow-witted and slow-talking angel to sinful Harlem to recruit new customers. When this fails, God finds success sending a group of musical angels with a little more swing in their style, so much so that even the Devil wants to join up!

Who’s in it. Clean Pastures stars The Four Blackbirds as Vocal Group (voice), Mel Blanc as Al Jolson / The Devil (voice) and Danny Webb as Various (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Clean Pastures has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clean Pastures page.

If you liked it. Fans of Clean Pastures tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Clean Pastures (1937)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clean Pastures change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Clean Pastures worth watching?
Clean Pastures holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Clean Pastures?
Clean Pastures stars The Four Blackbirds, Mel Blanc and Danny Webb.
When was Clean Pastures released?
Clean Pastures was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.