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Stokowski, Leopold

(Encyclopedia) Stokowski, LeopoldStokowski, Leopoldstəkŏfˈskē [key], 1882–1977, American conductor, b. London. Stokowski studied in England and at the Paris Conservatory. He was organist and…

Taylor, Deems

(Encyclopedia) Taylor, Deems (Joseph Deems Taylor), 1885–1966, American composer and music critic, b. New York City, grad. New York Univ., 1906. After other journalistic posts he was music critic (…

Lady and the Tramp

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6    7   8   9   10     Next by Beth Rowen Lady and the Tramp (1955) Disney's canine caper-romance broke new ground for the studio on two fronts. It was…

The Lion King

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth Rowen The Lion King (1994) Disney's animated coming-of-age story wowed critics, parents, and children and topped…

The Little Mermaid

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth Rowen The Little Mermaid (1989) It's interesting to note that the most memorable entries in the Disney franchise…

Beauty and the Beast

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth Rowen Beauty and the Beast (1991) The first—and only—animated feature nominated for a Best Picture Oscar captures…

The Absent-Minded Professor

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10 by Beth Rowen The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) Of all the films British director Robert Stevenson helmed for Disney in…

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth Rowen Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Walt Disney and his team of 570 animators began work on this classic of…

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth Rowen Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) The film's groundbreaking, seamless combination of live action and…