Dumbo (1941)

Dumbo (1941) — Adventure / Animation / Drama A tender, compact Disney classic about an elephant calf born with enormous ears who is cruelly nicknamed “Dumbo.” Ridiculed by other animals and separated from his devoted mother after an incident at the circus, Dumbo is pushed into humiliating clown acts — until his one true friend, the plucky Timothy Q. Mouse, helps him discover that his difference is actually his greatest gift. Through a series of bittersweet and occasionally whimsical episodes (including a memorable encounter with a band of crows and a dreamlike sequence), Dumbo learns to fly and turn ridicule into wonder. What you’ll experience: an emotionally rich short feature that swings from gentle humor to heartbreaking moments — particularly the powerful mother–child separation — and then to pure, uplifting astonishment when Dumbo takes to the air. The film’s simple storytelling, colorful classic animation and evocative music create a mood that is at once poignant and joyful. Expect to laugh at the circus antics, feel sympathy and tears during the darker scenes, and leave with a warm, hopeful takeaway about embracing differences and the strength of friendship.

Actors: Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy, Herman Bing

Directors: Samuel Armstrong, Norman Ferguson, Wilfred Jackson

Runtime: 64 min

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama

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