Love the article! Super informative and I always enjoy reading about the history of the development of Disney movies. I like that you added the context of the Disney studio during 1955 since it was such a transitional period.
I can see why this movie gets lost sometimes considering the more magical movies from the 50s, and while I tend to prefer the fairy tale films in general, LATT is actually my favorite Disney animal movie. I think the romance is stellar and is proof to all the haters that Disney, particularly classic Disney, could create a compelling romance. Fairy tales like Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty didn't need to invest much time and effort because it's a given to audiences that the archetypal prince and princess will fall in love and end up together so I never considered that a weakness on Walt's part. I think Lady is one of his best developed heroines and I've always wanted a cocker spaniel just like her.
I had no idea Mary Blair had any involvement in LATT, I was only aware of Eyvind Earle's conceptual work. Jock and Trusty are such dears and I wish the Disney Store would make plushes of them again since they haven't seen the Diamond Edition release years ago.
I agree that Jock & Trusty are great characters. I think they're just very earnest and loyal friends, and I think they stand out in the history of Disney "friends" characters. I think that Lady is a great sympathetic character; she's a "good girl," and you really feel for her when Aunt Sarah treats her as a "bad girl." I think that the rat scene is an underrated scene. The colors, lighting, the mood, the animation- it's really well-made.
As a a dog lover, Aunt Sarah must really bother you right? I wouldn't even call myself a dog lover but I have a visceral reaction to Aunt Sarah whenever she's onscreen from all the abuse she heaps on Lady and how she believes the worst of her. At least she redeems herself at the end by sending Lady and Tramp Christmas presents.
Love the article! Super informative and I always enjoy reading about the history of the development of Disney movies. I like that you added the context of the Disney studio during 1955 since it was such a transitional period.
I can see why this movie gets lost sometimes considering the more magical movies from the 50s, and while I tend to prefer the fairy tale films in general, LATT is actually my favorite Disney animal movie. I think the romance is stellar and is proof to all the haters that Disney, particularly classic Disney, could create a compelling romance. Fairy tales like Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty didn't need to invest much time and effort because it's a given to audiences that the archetypal prince and princess will fall in love and end up together so I never considered that a weakness on Walt's part. I think Lady is one of his best developed heroines and I've always wanted a cocker spaniel just like her.
I had no idea Mary Blair had any involvement in LATT, I was only aware of Eyvind Earle's conceptual work. Jock and Trusty are such dears and I wish the Disney Store would make plushes of them again since they haven't seen the Diamond Edition release years ago.
I agree that Jock & Trusty are great characters. I think they're just very earnest and loyal friends, and I think they stand out in the history of Disney "friends" characters. I think that Lady is a great sympathetic character; she's a "good girl," and you really feel for her when Aunt Sarah treats her as a "bad girl." I think that the rat scene is an underrated scene. The colors, lighting, the mood, the animation- it's really well-made.
As a a dog lover, Aunt Sarah must really bother you right? I wouldn't even call myself a dog lover but I have a visceral reaction to Aunt Sarah whenever she's onscreen from all the abuse she heaps on Lady and how she believes the worst of her. At least she redeems herself at the end by sending Lady and Tramp Christmas presents.
Yes, Aunt Sarah is awful; Si & Am deserve her. :p