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aunted for the
size of his enormous ears, the little elephant, Dumbo, is too young to understand what the laughter is about, but
old enough to know that it's aimed at him. Cruelly separated from his mother by the circus, misunderstood and
mistreated by the other animals, he's all alone in the world with "no warm trunk to cuddle up to, no one to dry
his tears." Fortunately, he's got a mouse in his corner -- Timothy Mouse. With his new friend's help and guidance
(and the help of a "magic feather"), Dumbo has the courage to take a leap of faith that turns the taunting into
cheers, and makes all his dreams soar.
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Bill Tytla, also responsible
for the sinister characterization of "Pinocchio's" Stromboli (1940), was the key animator for "Dumbo." He based
the character's childlike expressions and earnestness on those of his son, Peter. As Bill explained, "There's
nothing theatrical about a two-year-old kid. They're real and sincere ... I tried to put all these things in
'Dumbo.'"
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Film: "Dumbo" (1941)
Learn more about Dumbo at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
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