When looking back at Disney’s early live-action films, it makes sense to start with the original. Treasure Island was the first of its kind for Disney when it was released in 1950.… Read more...
Disney’s Solid Treasure Island Adaptation
Disney’s Weird Pinocchio Adaptation
Pinocchio still feels like an unlikely choice for a Disney picture. Released in February 1940, this adaptation of the novel by Carlo Collodi was more than double the cost of its predecessor. Unfortunately, it didn’t come close to the financial success.… Read more...
Swiss Family Robinson: An Odd Alternative (1940)
Adapted from the 1812 novel by Swiss author Johann David Wyss, this 1940 film was not a Disney production. RKO released the black-and-white film, and there are unconfirmed reports (from what I could gather) that Disney purchased the rights to avoid comparisons between their adaptation and this movie.… Read more...
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