Lady and the Tramp

Name: Lady and the Tramp
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Animation
Released: June 22, 1955
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 78
Cast: Barbara Luddy, Bill Baucom, Bill Thompson, Dal McKennon, George Givot

1955

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Buena Vista Film Distribution Company | Release Date: June 22, 1955 | Approved

Starring: Barbara Luddy, Bill Baucom, Bill Thompson, Dal McKennon, George Givot, Larry Roberts, Lee Millar, Peggy Lee, Stan Freberg, Verna Felton

Summary: The romantic tale of a sheltered uptown Cocker Spaniel dog and a streetwise downtown Mutt.

Director: Clyde Geronimi and Hamilton Luske and Wilfred Jackson

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Animation, Family

Rating: Approved

Runtime: 76 min

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Dave Kehr

The quintessential American love story --the one between the spoiled heiress and the spontaneous, fun-loving guy from the wrong side of the tracks--has seldom been more elegantly and entertainingly told. Read full review

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Chris Willman

The first animated feature filmed in CinemaScope. Read full review

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Todd Gilchrist

It's that rare movie that I will not only continue to enjoy as a moviegoer and all-around romantic, but recommend as a legitimate standard-bearer for the animated classics yet to come. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Michael Scheinfeld

Disney's first CinemaScope cartoon, Lady and the Tramp cost $4,000,000 and took three years to complete, but it grossed over $25,000,000, making more money than any other film from the 1950s except THE TEN COMMANDMENTS and BEN-HUR. Read full review

Caroline Siede

As in all things, Lady And The Tramp is far more interested in raising complicated questions than in providing easy answers. Read full review

The Telegraph Rachel Ward

To borrow the words of the award-winning man of the moment Jean DuJardin (star of The Artist): "It's a simple story – a love story. It's universal. And everyone loves a cute dog." Read full review

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Walt Disney has for so long parlayed gooey sentiment and stark horror into profitable cartoons that most moviegoers are apt to be more surprised than disappointed to discover that the combination somehow does not work this time. The songs, by Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke, are naggingly reminiscent of other tunes, but none of the cartoon creatures—except, possibly, a whistling beaver playing a bit part—have a fraction of the lovable charm of those in Disney's earlier fables. Read full review

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kyle20ellis

Apr 27, 2022

This is a beautiful film, and one of Disney's finest. It isn't as heart-rending as Bambi, or as entertaining as the Jungle Book, but Lady and the Tramp is solid in both those departments. The animation is lovely, and so are the songs. The Bella Notte scene, is not only the highlight of theThis is a beautiful film, and one of Disney's finest. It isn't as heart-rending as Bambi, or as entertaining as the Jungle Book, but Lady and the Tramp is solid in both those departments. The animation is lovely, and so are the songs. The Bella Notte scene, is not only the highlight of the film, but it was one of the most romantic scenes in animation history. The only scene that surpasses this, is the Ballroom sequence in Beauty and the Beast, which is one of the finest pieces of artistry I have ever seen on film. The voice talents are a delight too, most notably Peggy Lee, who was the voice of Peggy, Darling, and those diabolical(in a good way) Siemese cats. Barbara Luddy was wonderful also as Lady, a highly convincing animal protagonist. Also worth noting are vocals by Bill Thompson and Verna Felton. And I mustn't forget the really sinister rat, who never speaks, but you really feel angry when it wants to kill the baby, so I felt a great deal of pleasure when Tramp kills it. The glowing eyes did it for me. All in all, a stunning film that is a must-see! 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand