James Algar

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James Algar

Born June 11, 1912 · Modesto, California, USA

Died February 26, 1998 · aged 85

James Algar (June 11, 1912 – February 26, 1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He worked at Walt Disney Productions for 43 years and received the Disney Legends award in 1998. He was born in Modesto, California and died in Carmel, California.

Known For

Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs · 1938
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
★ 7.11938
MovieFantasyAnimation
A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. ToadThe Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad · 1949
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
★ 6.51949
MovieHorrorFantasy
The Wind in the Willows: Concise version of Kenneth Grahame's story of the same name. J. Thaddeus Toad, owner of Toad Hall, is prone to fads, such as the newfangled motor car. This desire for the very latest lands him in much trouble with the wrong crowd, and it is up to his friends, Mole, Rat and Badger to save him from himself. - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Retelling of Washington Irving's story set in a tiny New England town. Ichabod Crane, the new schoolmaster, falls for the town beauty, Katrina Van Tassel, and the town Bully Brom Bones decides that he is a little too successful and needs "convincing" that Katrina is not for him.
FantasiaFantasia · 1940
Fantasia
★ 7.31940
MovieAnimationFamily
Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
BambiBambi · 1942
Bambi
★ 7.01942
MovieAnimationDrama
Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Fantasia 2000Fantasia 2000 · 2000
Fantasia 2000
★ 7.02000
MovieAnimationFamily
Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.
Jungle CatJungle Cat · 1960
Jungle Cat
★ 7.21960
MovieDocumentaryFamily
This final True-Life Adventure would also appear to be one of the best, as we go into the South American jungle to observe the jaguar. Jungle Cat is more intimate than its kin, allowing individual animal characters to be developed. Central to the cast is a pair of jaguars (one ebony), whose fighting leads to love and, not long after, two babies (one resembling each parent).
The Living DesertThe Living Desert · 1953
The Living Desert
★ 7.11953
MovieDocumentary
Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.
The Incredible JourneyThe Incredible Journey · 1963
The Incredible Journey
★ 6.71963
MovieAdventureFamily
The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?

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The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of Disney · 1954
The Wonderful World of Disney
★ 7.91954
SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.

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