Judge Whitaker

Visual Effects

Judge Whitaker

Born September 30, 1908 · Heber City - Utah - U.S.A.

Died November 1, 1985 · aged 77

Animator that went on to become a pioneering producer & director of educational and religious films at Brigham Young University, where he is credited with establishing a motion picture studio. In many ways his life would parallel that of Walt Disney, who would become his long-term employer. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Brian Greenhalgh

Known For

Alice in WonderlandAlice in Wonderland · 1951
Alice in Wonderland
7.21951
MovieAnimationFamily
On a golden afternoon, wildly curious young Alice tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, madcap world of Wonderland full of whimsical escapades.
CinderellaCinderella · 1950
Cinderella
7.11950
MovieFamilyFantasy
Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!
Peter PanPeter Pan · 1953
Peter Pan
7.21953
MovieAnimationFamily
Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.
Fun and Fancy FreeFun and Fancy Free · 1947
Fun and Fancy Free
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MovieAnimationFamily
Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale.
The Windows of HeavenThe Windows of Heaven · 1963
The Windows of Heaven
6.31963
MovieDrama
As 85-year-old President Lorenzo Snow struggles to vanquish the two million dollar indebtedness of the Mormon church in 1899, he feels inspired to journey from Salt Lake City by train and carriage to St. George in southern Utah. Along the way he witnesses the effects of severe drought. The next day, in the St. George Tabernacle, he receives inspiration that by paying tithing, the "windows of heaven" will open, pouring out blessings. He promises the people that they can plant crops and rain will come, then continues to preach tithing as he returns home where he awaits favorable weather reports from St. George.
Food for Feudin'Food for Feudin' · 1950
Food for Feudin'
6.71950
MovieAnimationFamily
Chip and Dale are busy collecting nuts and hiding them in a tree, when Pluto comes along and tries to hide his bone in the same tree. When all of the nuts end up in Pluto's dog house, Chip and Dale must come up with a way to get the nuts back.
A Knight for a DayA Knight for a Day · 1946
A Knight for a Day
6.61946
MovieAnimationComedy
By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.
Lambert the Sheepish LionLambert the Sheepish Lion · 1952
Lambert the Sheepish Lion
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MovieAnimationComedy
Disney Legend Sterling Holloway narrates this classic animated short. A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. Doted on by his mother, but teased by the other lambs, Lambert soon grows to become a massive lion, but as shy and gentle as the ewe who raised him. When a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama?

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Mr. Duck Steps OutMr. Duck Steps Out · 1940
Mr. Duck Steps Out
6.51940
MovieAnimationComedy
Donald visits the house of his new love interest for their first known date. At first Daisy acts shy and has her back turned to her visitor. But Donald soon notices her tailfeathers taking the form of a hand and signaling for him to come closer. But their time alone is soon interrupted by Huey, Dewey and Louie who have followed their uncle and clearly compete with him for the attention of Daisy. Uncle and nephews take turns dancing the jitterbug with her while trying to get rid of each other. In their final effort the three younger Ducks feed their uncle maize in the process of becoming popcorn. The process is completed within Donald himself who continues to move wildly around the house while maintaining the appearance of dancing. The short ends with an impressed Daisy showering her new lover with kisses

Animation