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One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, rated G

One Great Bit ONEderful Motion Picture

Film ClipStarring: Voice: Rod Taylor, J. Pat O'Malley, Betty Lou Gerson, Martha Wentworth, Ben Right, Cate Bauer, Dave Frankham

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"That witch. That devil woman. She wants our puppies. That's all she's after." - Perdita, about Cruella De Vil

Why watch this? It's tons of adorable puppies, and one of Disney's best villains.

Plot Summary: Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita and their owners Roger and Anita Radcliffe live in London. Their fifteen puppies are stolen by Cruella De Vil, a wealthy fur enthusiast, who aims to turn them into her own fur coat. Pongo and Perdita, with the help of other animals using the "Twilight Bark" system, embark on a perilous journey to rescue not only their own puppies but many others taken by Cruella, ultimately bringing the total to one hundred and one.

Dad's Preview: This superb animated classic came at a time when Disney was pumping out the animation classics. It's a lovely story about a man and woman who fall in love. Then their two Dalmatians have 15 puppies. Along comes the infamous Cruella de Vil, who loves furs, especially white furs with black dots! From the scene where dogs humorously look like their owners, to the "twilight bark", to Cruella's rants and ravings - this gem cannot be denied as one of the best animated films ever.


Walt Disney Productions; Buena Vista Dist.

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