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Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Pluto, Volume Two
starring: Pinto Colvig, Ruth Clifford, Clarence Nash, Dessie Flynn, James MacDonald
directed by: Charles A. Nichols

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Product Description:
Mickey's best pal Pluto continues to light up the screen as leading dog in more of his adventure-filled cartoons. Putting the spotlight on his comical antics from 1947 through 1951 this volume includes the inspired "Bone Bandit" of 1948 and the 1951 classic "Plutopia." The treats continue with three rarely seen shorts featuring Pluto's feline nemesis Figaro and a revealing exploration of a classic Pluto short. Plus contemporary Disney master animators discuss their favorite Pluto moments and the art and craft behind them. It's no wonder Mickey's faithful pup became top dog around the world. Featuring exclusive introductions by film historian Leonard Maltin this is a timeless collection from generations past for generations to come.System Requirements:Running Time: 287 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 786936702231 Manufacturer No: 5035903

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Unlike the other animal characters in Disney's cartoon repertory company who served as substitute humans, Pluto remained a dog. Although he began as Mickey Mouse's companion, he was soon given films of his own: Mickey and Minnie appear in only a few of these cartoons from the late '40s and early '50s. Most of the stories follow the pattern animator Norm Ferguson set in "Playful Pluto" (1934). The hectored hound has to cope with either a recalcitrant object or an adorable but problematic animal: a little bird in "Pluto's Fledgling," the embarrassing pink sweater Minnie knits in "Pluto's Sweater," Chip an' Dale in "Food for Feudin'." The animation in these shorts is polished and subtle: the animators capture the nuances of a change in expression as skillfully as the rhythm of a run. But the humor feels very tame. While director Charles Nichols and his staff made beautiful, amusing films, the artists at Warner Bros. and MGM were pioneering a brasher, faster-paced style of cartoon that was much funnier.

The extras are generally interesting but some of the choices are odd: Pluto doesn't appear in some cartoons. Animator Andreas Deja offers an interesting commentary on "Hawaiian Holiday" (1937), but the film isn't shown in its entirety. Similarly, the pencil test from "Pluto's Judgment Day" (1935) provides a rare look at the animators' drawing, but the finished film isn't included. The Complete Pluto, Volume Two is well worth having, but it's not likely to provide many belly laughs. (Rated G, suitable for ages 5 and older: cartoon violence, minor ethnic stereotypes) --Charles Solomon



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  • Mickey's best pal Pluto continues to light up the screen as leading dog in more of his adventure-filled cartoons. Putting the spotlight on his comical antics from 1947 through 1951, this volume includes the inspired "Bone Bandit" of 1948 and the 1951ic "Plutopia." The treats continue with three rarely seen shorts featuring Pluto's feline nemesis Figaro, and a revealing exploration of aic P
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Disney
EAN: 0786936702231
Feature: Mickey's best pal Pluto continues to light up the screen as leading dog in more of his adventure-filled cartoons. Putting the spotlight on his comical antics from 1947 through 1951, this volume includes the inspired "Bone Bandit" of 1948 and the 1951ic "Plutopia." The treats continue with three rarely seen shorts featuring Pluto's feline nemesis Figaro, and a revealing exploration of aic P
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 70
Label: Walt Disney Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageSpanishUnknown
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
MPN: 5035903
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: December 19, 2006
Running Time: 227 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: December 26, 1947

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One of the Essentials 5 out of 5 stars
Never before available in a comprehensive collection. Images and instances from early, classic Disney cartoons have been referred to, referenced and utilized for innumerable licensed products, fine art, current entertainment in all media as well as at the theme parks. In addition, they remain terribly entertaining. What more can you ask for?


 







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