The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1958)

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Directors:

Clyde Geronimi
Jack Kinney

Writers:

Winston Hibler (writer)
Washington Irving (story)

Genre:

Family | Horror | Animation | Short

Plot:

In a small town, a brewing romantic rivalry with a local tough and a schoolteacher culminates in a terrifying ride in the night.

Plot Keywords:

Headless Horseman | Chase | Legend | Romantic Rivalry | Teacher

Cast

Bing Crosby

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Narrator (voice)

Runtime:

USA:34 min (DVD edition)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Certification:

UK:U | USA:G (video rating)

Company:

Walt Disney Pictures

Trivia:

When shown on American television in 1977 shortly after the death of Bing Crosby, the end credits included a frame noting his passing and contribution as narrator/singer.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Halloween Treat (1982) (V)

Disney's Masterpiece!

Disney made a wondefull masterpiece that is pitch-perfect to complete your Halloween season. The story stays faithful to the Washington Irving short story and also adds a beautiful touch by having Bing Crosby's soothing voice-over to serenade this classic animated film which show lush touches of autumn colors in the cool, quiet mountain areas of Sleepy Hollow county, New York, in the 1700's. The film uses some voices in it, but is used rarely. It proves even without many voices of characters how colorful they still can be.