Walt Disney
#1
The Jungle Book
Synopsis:
The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
Starring:
Sterling Holloway,
Verna Felton,
J. Pat O'Malley
Plot:
jungle,
bear,
india,
hypnotism,
musical number,
friends who live together,
disney,
kidnapping,
eyes,
buddy comedy
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#2
Mary Poppins
Synopsis:
A magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Starring:
Julie Andrews,
Dick Van Dyke,
David Tomlinson
#3
The Sword in the Stone
Synopsis:
Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
Starring:
Martha Wentworth,
Sebastian Cabot,
Karl Swenson
Plot:
wizard,
sword,
owl,
castle,
knight,
fall,
london england,
kingdom,
tournament,
boy
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#4
The Parent Trap
Synopsis:
Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.
Starring:
Cathleen Nesbitt,
Crahan Denton,
Charles Ruggles
#5
Swiss Family Robinson
Synopsis:
After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates. A rousing adventure suitable for the whole family, this Disney adaptation of the classic Johann Wyss novel stars Dorothy McGuire and John Mills as Mo…
Starring:
John Mills,
Tommy Kirk,
Dorothy McGuire
#6
Sleeping Beauty
Synopsis:
A beautiful princess born in a faraway kingdom is destined by a terrible curse to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep that can only be awakened by true love's first kiss. Determined to protect her, her parents ask three fairies to raise her in hiding. But the evil Maleficent is just as determined to seal the princess's fate.
Starring:
Verna Felton,
Bill Thompson,
Eleanor Audley
Plot:
fairy,
magic,
birthday,
castle,
forest,
fairy tale,
female protagonist,
kiss,
evil witch,
kingdom
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#7
Lady and the Tramp
Synopsis:
Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.
Starring:
Verna Felton,
Bill Thompson,
Barbara Luddy
Plot:
dog,
aunt,
baby,
cat,
rescue,
female protagonist,
1950s,
castle thunder,
christmas,
racial stereotype
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#8
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Synopsis:
A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
Starring:
James Mason,
Kirk Douglas,
Paul Lukas
#9
Peter Pan
Synopsis:
Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.
Starring:
Kathryn Beaumont,
Bill Thompson,
Heather Angel
Plot:
london england,
children,
boy,
hook for a hand,
pirate ship,
captain,
hook,
island,
crocodile,
fairy
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#10
Alice in Wonderland
Synopsis:
On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole. Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow - and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Memorable songs and whimsical escapades highlight Alice's journey, which culminates in a madcap encounter with the Queen of Hearts - and her army of playing cards!
Starring:
Kathryn Beaumont,
Ed Wynn,
Richard Haydn
Plot:
sudden change in size,
rabbit,
cat,
talking animal,
dream,
female protagonist,
changing size,
card,
queen,
anger
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#11
Cinderella
Synopsis:
Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!
Starring:
Verna Felton,
Ilene Woods,
Eleanor Audley
#12
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Synopsis:
Washington Irving's tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman is brought to life, narrated by Bing Crosby.
Starring:
Billy Bletcher,
Pinto Colvig,
Clarence Nash
Plot:
teacher,
horseman,
small town,
village,
headless horseman,
romantic rivalry,
chase,
legend,
well,
halloween party
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#13
Mickey and the Beanstalk
Synopsis:
A mysterious thief has stolen the prosperous Happy Valley's most prized possession: the musical Singing Harp. Can Mickey, Donald, and Goofy find the answer in the irritable Willie the Giant's magnificent castle up in the blue sky?
Starring:
Sterling Holloway,
Walt Disney,
Pinto Colvig
Plot:
bean,
storytelling,
farmer,
dust,
lullaby,
message,
harp,
valley,
magical power,
bread
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#14
Fun and Fancy Free
Synopsis:
Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: “Bongo,” about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and “Mickey and the Beanstalk,” a take on the famous fairy tale.
Starring:
Walt Disney,
James MacDonald,
Cliff Edwards
Plot:
disney,
circus,
bear,
night,
tornado,
howling at the moon,
coyote,
flattened,
magical bean,
mouse
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#15
Song of the South
Synopsis:
Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation.
Starring:
James Baskett,
Bobby Driscoll,
Ruth Warrick
#16
The Three Caballeros
Synopsis:
For Donald's birthday he receives a box with three gifts inside. The gifts, a movie projector, a pop-up book, and a pinata, each take Donald on wild adventures through Mexico and South America.
Starring:
Sterling Holloway,
José Oliveira,
Pinto Colvig
#17
Saludos Amigos
Synopsis:
Live-action segments show members of the Disney staff touring South America and recording their impressions in sketches. These segue into four animated sections: "Lake Titicaca" depicts tourist Donald Duck's troubles with a stubborn llama; and in "Aquarela do Brasil," Jose Carioca shows Donald the sights and sound of Rio de Janeiro.
Starring:
Walt Disney,
Fred Shields,
José Oliveira
#18
Bambi
Synopsis:
Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Starring:
Sterling Holloway,
Donnie Dunagan,
Peter Behn
Plot:
animal,
deer,
talking animal,
murder,
gun,
rifle,
2d animation,
hunter,
disney,
one word title
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#19
Dumbo
Synopsis:
Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
Starring:
Sterling Holloway,
Verna Felton,
Herman Bing
Plot:
circus,
elephant,
mother son relationship,
florida,
hallucination,
champagne,
2d animation,
disney,
anthropomorphism,
thunderstorm
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#20
Fantasia
Synopsis:
Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
Starring:
Walt Disney,
Deems Taylor,
Julietta Novis
Plot:
one word title,
cult film,
disney,
classical music,
mouse,
orchestra,
apprentice,
sorcerer,
dance,
mountain
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