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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788821721
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0788821725
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 20, 2000
Running Time: 73 minutes
Sales Rank: 10291
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 27, 1947
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Fun is probably worth the purchase for 'Mickey and the Beanstalk,' the second half of this combo-film. 'Beanstalk' includes the last performance by Walt Disney of Mickey Mouse. It also has Donald Duck and Goofy as comrades who climb the beanstalk in their back yard to face Willy the Giant. This segment actually achieves the goals of the film's title. The first half, however, is 'Bongo,' the story of a addlepated circus bear. 'Bongo' is more poky and interest-free. Dinah Shore warbles and narrates the segment, and it goes on much too long for its purpose. Don't trade your cow in for it. --Keith Simanton
Description:
FUN AND FANCY FREE, Walt Disney's 9th full-length animated masterpiece, is a delightful gem that not only sparkles with charm, but is unbelievably rich in history-making Disney moments. It was the last animated feature starring Walt Disney as the voice of Mickey Mouse, and the only film featuring all four of Walt Disney's most famous characters -- Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Jiminy Cricket. Following Disney's classic tradition of great storytelling, unforgettable characters, music, and adventure, FUN AND FANCY FREE is the joyful telling of BONGO and MICKEY & THE BEANSTALK, two timeless tales magically brought to life by the beloved Jiminy Cricket and the masterful combination of animation and live action. And now, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, FUN AND FANCY FREE has been beautifully restored so a whole new generation can experience the magic of Walt Disney's original theatrical vision -- for the very first time! One of Disney's happiest films ever, FUN AND FANCY FREE makes a valuable addition to your Disney video collection.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Do your homework!
I am still watching the laserdisc version of this film, so I cannot comment on the quality of the "restored" DVD. I intend to up-date to DVD shortly, if the DVD includes the short, historical "making of" that is on the laserdisc. It is a short, but fascinating look at the Disney Studios in 1947 and contains some brief, but previously unseen footage of Walt, himself, from that time. I would agree with the reviewers who say that the weakest part of the film is the Bongo segment. However, some of ... Read More
Rating:  - Splice out the Edgar Bergan interruptions and reissue the film!
Maybe he was popular at the time, but the narration interruptions by Edgar Bergan and his scary puppets are horribly annoying. My 3 year old kids can't watch this video because they start screaming that the TV is broken every time the video cuts from the animated story to the live action black and white footage of Edgar bergan explaining the story to his evil-looking puppets and annoying child actor assistant. By the same token they can't stand the stupid puppet sequences in Caillou videos (which ... Read More
Rating:  - Nice Little Gem
I would give this a higher rating if the first segment ("Bongo") were better. I found it interminably boring and not at all imaginative. I bought the DVD for the "Mickey and the Beanstalk" segment, which I had on VHS. Even that featurette could have been improved, however. I found the intrusions in the narrative by Edgar Bergen and the children to be annoying. If they had only been seen at the beginning and end, that would have been alright. Still, for fans of classic Disney animation, I would recommend ... Read More
Rating: - Disappointing
The only reason I purchased this DVD was so I would have a good copy of of Mickey and the Beanstock, one of my favorites.
I was really disappointed when I watched it and discovered that I did not have the original version of Mickey and the Beanstock.
Instead there is this version with ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his dummies reading the story to a little girl. I wouldn't have minded if it was just an introduction, but Edgar Bergin and the dummies keep making comments throughout the entire ... Read More
Rating:  - PARENTS: This is THE movie to have on hand.
Whenever i have to put on a movie for the kids at church or at my school this is my first instinct. It CANNOT offend anyone. The voice of Dinah Shore is amazing and timeless. The kids love it. Its so pure, its so enticing. This is what we want our children to watch. The kids at my school ages 3-5 are glued to it. The parents of those 3-5 year olds are always pleased. And I never get sick of listening to her beautiful narration.
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