So Dear to My Heart (Disney Gold Classic Collection) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Hamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster, Jack Hannah, Jack Kinney
Actors: Burl Ives, Beulah Bondi, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Harry Carey
Studio: Walt Disney Video
This item is no longer available
Rating:  22 reviews
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 82 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0788828398
UPC: 786936152937
EAN: 9780788828393
ASIN: B000059XUZ
Theatrical Release Date: November 2, 1951
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Description
One of Walt Disney's most precious film classics, SO DEAR TO MY HEART combines live action and animation to tell the heartwarming story of a young boy with big dreams and an even bigger imagination! Jeremiah is the determined country boy who adopts a rejected and mischievous black lamb named Danny. While drawing a picture of Danny in his scrapbook, Jeremiah daydreams of winning a blue ribbon at the County Fair. Then, from the pages of the scrapbook, Danny and other animal pictures magically come to life and convince Jeremiah to enter the real-life Danny -- a pet without a pedigree -- into the upcoming County Fair! But the road to the fair is filled with tough challenges for Jeremiah, who must learn the importance of dedication, love, and repsonsibility. Featuring the Academy Award(R)-nominated song "Lavender Blue" (performed by Burl Ives), and a host of enjoyable songs for children and adults, SO DEAR TO MY HEART is high-spirited, sentimental fun for everyone!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 "It's what you do with what you got that counts!" November 13, 2008
Kona (Emerald City)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We see an old scrapbook as the narrator recalls that the summer of 1903 was a special one for him and is still dear to his heart. Then the story begins and we meet young Jerry who lives on the farm with his tough but loving Granny. A newborn black lamb has been rejected by its mother and Jerry convinces Granny to let him raise it, against her better judgment. And even though Danny the lamb is a lot of trouble, Jerry still dreams of taking him to the County Fair.
This Disney tale of childhood innocence is very simple; there are no tragedies on the road to a happy ending, just an amazingly cute little boy and his ornery lamb. As Jerry, Bobby Driscoll didn't have to do anything for me to fall in love with him (although he's a very good actor!); just one look at that beautiful face was enough to send me reaching for the tissues. Beulah Bondi is perfect as his crotchety Granny and a young Burl Ives add country charm and good singin' as his Uncle Hiram. The lamb really doesn't have much personality and doesn't do much (and in fact, looks suspiciously like a white lamb with a dye job), but that's okay; it's all about sweet nostalgia and looking back at a simpler, happier time.
There are several animated interludes where the animals in Jerry's scrapbook come to life and sing songs of wisdom and encouragement. It's all done very well and even if it's too unsophisticated for today's kids, their parents and grandparents will surely love this 1948 gem.
This film is available on DVD for those in the US and Canada! June 8, 2008
RowMan (Torrance, CA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you've anxiously awaited a North American DVD release of this film only to be disappointed that Disney has delayed it indefinitely, there is an alternative! An official Region 4 Disney DVD has been released in Brazil, yet is 100% compatible with Region 1 NTSC systems of the US and Canada.
When searching for So Dear To My Heart here at Amazon, you'll find a few results. Look for the Disney DVD named "Meu Querido Carneirinho". Only the cover and disc artwork are in Portuguese, but when you play the disc, the first thing that you'll see is a selection of languages. Just choose "English" and from there you'll be able to enjoy the movie and wonderful special features exactly as if it was a US release.
Special Features include:
Rare Footage - About a half an hour of outtakes and unused footage.
Stills Gallery - Movie photos, posters, and production art.
Facts Gallery - Interesting trivia.
BTW, although the price might be attractive, stay away from the Chinese DVD release. I don't think it is even an official Disney disc. The picture quality is poor compared to the remastered Disney DVD and it has no special features.
This is my favorite video! January 27, 2007
Annie (Farmington, Mo)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This video is one of Disney's loveliest forgotten classics. It has been my favorite video ever since I was little. I am glad they are getting out a new DVD. What happened to all the good entertainment of yesterday? Buy this DVD! You will love it.
 great January 20, 2007
dad2 (Oregon)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
loved this story as a child...loved the movie when it came out...so i now own a copy
Sweetest Cutest most Classic Movie January 20, 2007
Christie D. Minich
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is the most wonderful movie. Not only is it a treat to see Burl Ives, it is such a wonderful family movie. It teaches responsibility, love, devotion. I cannot wait until it comes out on DVD.
Not sure what is taking so long, but I will purchase it, when it comes out.
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