The Disney FilmsIn the fourth edition of his successful book The Disney Films, author Leonard maltin updates his classic tribute to the genius of the man who brought Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Dumbo, Davy Crockett, Cruella DeVil and Mary Poppins to movie and television screens all over the world. After examining Walt Disneys career from his early days as an entrepreneurial commercial artist up to his triumphant years as the head of an entertainment kingdom, The Disney Films presents a fascinating overview of every Disney film, both animated and live-action. Included are plot summaries, production credits, and insightful critical commentaries, as well as interviews with notable Disney staff members. |
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... Dumbo instead of Jumbo . When some thoughtless children mistreat Dumbo , and the circus people take him away , Mrs. Jumbo becomes frantic and causes a commotion . The ringmaster orders her locked up as a " mad elephant . " Left alone ...
... Dumbo instead of Jumbo . When some thoughtless children mistreat Dumbo , and the circus people take him away , Mrs. Jumbo becomes frantic and causes a commotion . The ringmaster orders her locked up as a " mad elephant . " Left alone ...
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... Dumbo leap from a high platform in their act , another says , " Ahh , elephants ain't got no feelings . " ) One critic said that Dumbo had " more camera angles than Citizen Kane , " and , indeed , its highlight sequences are brilliantly ...
... Dumbo leap from a high platform in their act , another says , " Ahh , elephants ain't got no feelings . " ) One critic said that Dumbo had " more camera angles than Citizen Kane , " and , indeed , its highlight sequences are brilliantly ...
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... Dumbo - he sets atmospheric records , his ears are insured for a million dollars , and , lastly , his manager , Timothy Mouse , signs a Hollywood con- tract for the famed elephant . Dumbo was not only cheaper than other Disney feature ...
... Dumbo - he sets atmospheric records , his ears are insured for a million dollars , and , lastly , his manager , Timothy Mouse , signs a Hollywood con- tract for the famed elephant . Dumbo was not only cheaper than other Disney feature ...
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