Lady and the Tramp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lady and the Tramp |
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Original theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Clyde Geronimi Wilfred Jackson Hamilton Luske |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Screenplay by | Erdman Penner Joe Rinaldi Ralph Wright Don DaGradi |
| Story by | Joe Grant |
| Starring | Peggy Lee Barbara Luddy Larry Roberts Bill Thompson Bill Baucom |
| Music by | Oliver Wallace |
| Editing by | Don Halliday |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | June 22, 1955 |
| Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Money made | $93,602,326 |
Lady and the Tramp is a classic animated movie from 1955. It was made by Walt Disney. The film was released in theaters on June 22, 1955. It was the 15th animated film in Disney's famous series.
This movie was special because it was the first Disney cartoon filmed in a wide screen format. This format is called CinemaScope. The film was even nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Animated Movie.
The story takes place in 1909. It follows a sweet American Cocker Spaniel dog named Lady. She lives a comfortable life with a loving family. The movie is also about a brave stray dog named the Tramp. He is a mutt who lives on his own. A sequel to the movie, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, came out in 2001.
In June 2011, TIME magazine called it one of "The 25 All-TIME Best Animated Films."
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Main Characters and Voice Actors
This section lists the talented people who gave voices to the characters in the movie.
Lady and Tramp
- Barbara Luddy voiced Lady, the kind and gentle cocker spaniel.
- Larry Roberts voiced The Tramp, the clever and free-spirited stray dog.
Other Animal Friends
- Bill Thompson voiced Jock, a Scottish Terrier, and Trusty, a bloodhound. He also voiced Joe, the Bulldog, Dachsie, and a Policeman.
- Bill Baucom also voiced Trusty, the old bloodhound.
- Peggy Lee voiced Darling, Lady's owner. She also voiced Si and Am, the tricky Siamese cats, and Peg, a Pekingese dog.
- Stan Freberg voiced the beaver.
- Alan Reed voiced Boris, a Russian Wolfhound.
- Thurl Ravenscroft voiced Al the alligator.
- Dallas McKennon voiced Toughy, Pedro, Professor, and Hyena.
Human Characters
- Verna Felton voiced Aunt Sarah, Darling's aunt.
- George Givot voiced Tony, the Italian restaurant owner.
- Lee Millar voiced Jim Dear, Lady's owner, and the Dogcatcher.
Dog Chorus
- The Mellomen provided the voices for the Dog Chorus. This group included Thurl Ravenscroft, Bill Lee, Max Smith, Bob Hamlin, and Bob Stevens.
See Also
In Spanish: La dama y el vagabundo para niños
