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Saludos Amigos (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (1943)
The first of two features Walt Disney made at the behest of the Office of Inter-American Affairs, Saludos Amigos consists of four cartoons linked by live-action travel footage. The very funny “Lake Titicaca” finds Donald Duck high in the Bolivian Andes, struggling with a recalcitrant llama. “Pedro,” the story of a little airplane replacing his father on a mail run across the Andes, is a variation on “The Little Engine That Could.” “El Gaucho Goofy” continues the popular “How To” cartoon series that juxtaposes a deadpan narration with increasing physical mayhem. Here, Goofy demonstrates Pampas-style riding and the use of the bola. The jaunty parrot Jose Carioca makes his debut in “Aquarela do Brasil.” Although largely eclipsed by the wilder The Three Caballeros (1944), Saludos Amigos retains its charm. Included in the supplemental material is South of the Border with Disney, which chronicles the Good Will Tour Walt and a group of his artists made in 1941. The 16mm footage has darkened, but this featurette offers rare glimpses of some of these artists at work, including Frank Thomas, Norm Ferguson, and Mary Blair, whose stylized drawings set the look for much of Saludos Amigos and Caballeros. –Charles Solomon
Direct from the vault, Disney’s 6th full-length animated film SALUDOS AMIGOS is available for the first time on video! Loosely translated as “Greetings, Friends,” it features the Academy Award(R)-nominated song of the same title and showcases the brilliance of Disney’s legendary animators. A whimsical blend of live action and animation, SALUDOS AMIGOS is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure, and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. Your south-of-the-border traveling companions are none other than famous funny friends Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and “El Gaucho” Goofy tries out the cowboy way of life … South American-style. From high Andes peaks to Argentina’s pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, SALUDOS AMIGOS is a hilarious visual feast that will entertain and delight the whole family.
The Fox and the Hound (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (1981)
The Fox and the Hound marked the last collaboration between Disney’s older artists, including three of the “Nine Old Men” (Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, and Woolie Reitherman), and the young animators who would make the record-breaking films of the ’90s. Based on a book by Daniel P. Mannix, the film tells the story of a bloodhound puppy and a fox kit who begin as friends but are forced to become enemies. Tod and Copper barely establish their friendship before Copper begins his training as hunting dog. Unfortunately, neither character develops much of a personality, which makes it difficult to care about them. The screen comes alive near end of the film, when Tod and Copper have to join forces to fight off an enormous bear. It had been years since Disney produced a sequence with this kind of feral power–and years would pass before they surpassed it. The Fox and the Hound ranks as one of the studio’s lesser efforts, but it suggests that better films were soon to follow. (Ages 5 and older) –Charles Solomon
Disney proudly presents its 24th full-length animated film — hailed as “vintage Disney” by The Washington Post. This highly acclaimed classic blends vibrant animation and breathtaking action to tell the story of two best friends who didn’t know they were supposed to be enemies. The fun and adventure begin when a lonely widow adopts an orphaned fox cub named Tod. The mischievous fox soon meets up with Copper, an adorable hound puppy. As the innocent pair grow up together in the forest, they become inseparable friends. But the day soon arrives when their friendship is put to the ultimate test! “Echoing the dramatic moods and imagery of BAMBI and LADY AND THE TRAMP” (Seattle Times) — and reflecting such timeless values as love, courage, and respect for life — THE FOX AND THE HOUND has captured an honored place among Disney’s most beloved and endearing animated classics.
Classic Cartoon Favorites, Vol. 5 - Extreme Sports Fun (1941)
Get ready to cheer, sports fans, as Mickey and his friends team up to bring you the funniest and most entertaining sports moments in animated film! The laughs fly out of the park when Goofy attempts to demonstrate “How To Play Baseball” in the hit classic short that features everyone’s favorite dog playing every position. Then Mickey heads out for a leisurely day on the links, but hilarity is par for the course when his faithful “Canine Caddy” Pluto battles a pesky gopher and does his best to clear the way for a hole in one. The fun never stops in this collection of eight wild and wacky sports stories the whole family will love. Over an hour of extreme fun includes: “Canine Caddy”; “How To Play Baseball”; “The Hockey Champ”; “Double Dribble”; “How To Play Football”; “Mickeys Polo Team”; “Tennis Racquet”; and “Goofy Gymnastics.”
Classic Cartoon Favorites, Vol. 8 - Holiday Celebration With Mickey & Pals (1941)
‘Tis the season for fun, fun, fun as Mickey and pals celebrate the holidays in these classic animated stories! Mickey and Pluto reap the rewards of “Mickey’s Good Deed” and discover the gift of friendship is the best gift of all. In “Toy Tinkers,” Donald and those rascally chipmunks Chip ‘n’ Dale battle over a huge spread of holiday treats using all the toys around the Christmas tree. Seven hilarious and heartwarming stories are included in this classic collection — there’s something for everyone!~
Classic Cartoon Favorites - Best Pals - Mickey & Pluto (Vol. 12) (1949)
Pluto teams up with his pal Mickey for classic doggone fun in this new collection of eight shorts. Mickey travels to South America and has a ball with “Pluto And The Armadillo,” a clever turtle and Pluto match wits in “Pluto’s Housewarming,” and some playful puppies keep Pluto on his paws in the adorable “Pluto, Junior” and the hilarious “Pueblo Pluto.” You’ll be rolling over with laughter when you join Mickey, Pluto, and their pals for fun and adventure!
Classic Cartoon Favorites, Vol. 6 - Extreme Music Fun (1938)
Strike up the band as Mickey and his friends warm up their voices and warm up your heart with their hilarious musical antics. The curtain goes up on music and mayhem in “Mickey’s Grand Opera,” featuring Clara Cluck and Donald in a lively duet full of surprises. Then get into the groove with Goofy as he hilariously attempts to learn “How To Dance.” The harmonious fun never ends in this new collection of eight Disney cartoons the whole family will love!
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (1999)
Donald Duck’s nephews learn why holidays come once a year, Goofy and son discover the spirit of Santa, and Mickey and Minnie reenact a classic tale of giving in this all-new holiday offering. Kelsey Grammer (TV’s Frasier) narrates as Donald hosts Christmas at his house, complete with an egg and pancake breakfast, a sled for each duckling in the closet, and Daisy under the mistletoe. But the celebration gets old fast when the boys’ wish for Christmas every day comes true. Next up, Goofy’s son wonders whether there is a Santa after the villainous Pete tells him there’s not and he catches Dad impersonating the portly gift-giver. Goofy demonstrates the spirit of giving by taking a meal and presents to less-fortunate neighbors, and many Goofy-style mishaps later, father and son have a surprise visitor. In the third story, the mouse lovebirds give an updated spin to O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi,” with Minnie having the heirloom watch with no chain and Mickey a harmonica with no case. This trio of Christmas stories adds up to an hour of heartfelt fun, capped off by the gang singing “Jingle Bells.” Perfect holiday cheer for those 4 and up. –Kimberly Heinrichs
Disney’s biggest stars shine in a magical, heartwarming movie sure to become a holiday classic! Mickey, Minnie, and their famous friends Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto gather to reminisce about love, magic, and surprises in three wonder-filled stories of Christmas past. In the fine tradition of Disney’s superb storytelling, Minnie and Mickey recall the year they both gave up what was most important to them for the sake of the other, making for one unforgettable Christmas. Goofy and Max retell when they experienced a series of hilarious but season-shaking events … until a visit from the real Santa made it a most magical holiday. Thinking back to when they wished Christmas was every day, Donald’s nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie remember their dream turning into a comical catastrophe, eventually teaching them what true holiday spirit is all about. Featuring the entire cast in a finale of merry, magical Christmas songs — all the excitement of MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS is ready to unwrap for holiday family fun!
Pete’s Dragon (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (1977)
Disney loved to mix live action with animation (Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks), but this 1977 effort falls on its face. The turn-of-the-century story concerns an orphaned boy whose only friend is a cartoon monster. While the latter is entertainingly rendered, the rest of the film strains to be enchanting and the cast overreaches in a big way. Not for anybody over the age of ten. –Tom Keogh
Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend–a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora (Helen Reddy), and her father (Mickey Rooney), Elliott’s prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.
Melody Time (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (1948)
This is another collection of Disney shorts set to music, but this time the formula works. That’s predicated on the inherent strength of the individual pieces and almost all of them come through. Surprisingly, two American folk heroes, Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill, are the stars of this show, with rousty little tunes, humor, and compelling linear story lines (a rarity in most of these shorts). Even the shorts that are weak in one area, thematically or musically, make up for it in another. There’s very little of the Disney animators attempting to be 1940s modern, thank goodness, and there’s a sterling quality in the depth of the art work. A definite plus to an animation (or Disney) collection. –Keith Simanton
In the grand tradition of Disney’s greatest musical classics such as FANTASIA, MELODY TIME features seven classic stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters! Donald Duck — an all-time Disney favorite — puts on a display of jazzy antics as the star of “Blame It On The Samba.” Music becomes a real adventure for a busy bumble bee in “Bumble Boogie.” From the mischievous young tugboat in “Little Toot,” to the heroes of legend and myth in “Johnny Appleseed” and “Pecos Bill,” this feast for the eyes and ears entertains with wit and charm. A timeless addition to your video collection, MELODY TIME is a delightful Disney classic with something for everyone in your family!
Classic Cartoon Favorites, Vol. 2 - Starring Donald
An hour-long collection of Disney cartoons. Inferior Decorator, 1948, Donald hanging wallpaper; bee, fooled by fake flowers, attempts to land. Don gets bee stuck in glue. After unsuccessful dives at Donald bee calls in swarm of bees. Don Donald, 1937, Mexican setting. Donald, a gay troubadour, trades his faithful burro for a car to win the favor of tempestuous Donna Duck. But the car falls apart and Donald comes to value his old burro once more. (First picture starring Donald Duck; first appearance of Daisy as Donna.) Golden Eggs, 1941, Donald disguises himself as a chicken to recover a basket of eggs protected by a rooster. He rhumbas with the rooster when a worm in his clothes causes him to wiggle. Bee at the Beach, 1950, Donald pesters a bee at the beach, captures him in a bottle. Bee dives at Donald on a raft but misses–unscrews valve causing the boat to shoot into surrounding sharks. Donald’s Dog Laundry, 1940, With a squeaker toy cat, Donald tries to entice Pluto to try his mechanical dog washer, but is unexpectedly caught himself, scrubbed and hung on the line to dry. Donald’s Vacation, 1940, Donald goes to the woods with folding camp equipment. Gets tangled in folding chair and chipmunks steal his food; is chased by huge bear. Old MacDonald Duck, 1941, Donald, to accompaniment of “Old MacDonald’s Farm,” does chores; feeds chickens and pigs; fly trouble him while milking cow. Pail upsets, Donald is kicked. Chef Donald, 1941, Donald gets into difficulties when he mixes rubber cement waffle batter. Rubber band gag with mixture. He finally throws it out; it hits a tree, springs back through the door and covers him in sticky mass.
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