Beer Barrel Polka

"Beer Barrel Polka" is a short film that is a 'Soundie'...an early sort of music video that was played on specially built jukeboxes from 1940-1947. These jukeboxers were unusual because they not only played music but video...like music videos of the modern era. And, if you are curious about this an other soundies, you might want to buy yourself a copy of "Soundies the Ultimate Collection"...a 4 disc set of about 200 of these films.

The title song is familiar and you've likely heard it. The song is old fashioned and campy...but you also might just find yourself tapping your feet or moving about as The Eton Boys belt out the song. The setting is a beer party on a set created for the film.