Tag Archives: Walt Disney

Elmer Elephant (1936) – reviewed by George

Posted on August 9, 2020 by cobblerjon

A Walt Disney Silly Symphony, and like most of those a real classic. Elmer is on his way to Tllie Tiger’s birthday party, and he has a bouquet as her present. When he arrives the party is already in full … Continue reading →

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The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1964) – reviewed by George

Posted on January 27, 2020 by cobblerjon

I bought this BlueRay thinking it was a movie, but it proved to be three episodes of Disney’s “The Wonderful World of Color” with Walt himself as host. The story revolves around a clergyman, Dr. Christopher Syn (Patrick McGoohan) who … Continue reading →

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Basil of Baker Street as Sherlock Holmes in “The Great Mouse Detective” (1986) – reviewed by George

Posted on May 18, 2018 by cobblerjon

Yes, the human Sherlock has a bit, too small to be called a cameo and too small to mess up my title. The only reason it’s interesting (okay, there are two) is that the voice is that of Basil Rathbone, … Continue reading →

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The Cat from Outer Space (1978) – reviewed by George

Posted on April 4, 2018 by cobblerjon

This action-comedy from Disney is certainly more for adults than children. I guess kids would like the flash, but the plot involves some science, even if it is made up, and the cast is very large, inviting some confusion, so … Continue reading →

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Addendum to and Extra Thoughts about “Pollyanna” by George

Posted on January 13, 2018 by cobblerjon

When I replaced the dvd in the case I found that there’s a second disc of bonus material. David Swift, the director, has a lot to say about how he made the picture, what Walt Disney thought about the dailies, … Continue reading →

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Hayley Mills in “Pollyanna” 1960 – reviewed by George

Posted on January 11, 2018 by cobblerjon

This is a landmark film for Walt Disney, for Hayley Mills, and for positive thinking. “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was published in 1953, and the film followed 7 years later. And Eleanor Porter, who published … Continue reading →

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Brave Little Tailor (1938) – reviewed by George

Posted on December 21, 2017 by cobblerjon

This “Treasure from the Disney Vaults” was shown last night on TCM, and it is a gem. Starts out with everybody in the walled capital worrying about the giant, while Mickey Mouse works on sewing a garment for a customer. … Continue reading →

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Sabotage (1936) – reviewed by George

Posted on November 7, 2017 by cobblerjon

Alfred Hitchcock’s 21st movie is suspense, and what suspense! There’s a real nail-biter sequence trying to deliver a bomb with time passing. And then about ten minutes before the end there’s a big shock. And a Disney cartoon is used … Continue reading →

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Dumbo (1941) – reviewed by George

Posted on September 3, 2016 by cobblerjon

Disney films often tug at your heart-strings; this film plays a symphony on them. It’s the most emotional Disney film I know. And every sympathetic impulse the viewer has is earned by the filmmakers because the central figures are a … Continue reading →

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