Dumbo
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Synopsis
Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
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DVD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-01
Top Cast
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Edward Brophy
Timothy Q. Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Margaret Wright
Casey Jr. (voice) (uncredited)
Verna Felton
Elephant Matriarch / Mrs. Jumbo (voice) (uncredited)
Sarah Selby
Prissy the Elephant (voice) (uncredited)
Noreen Gammill
Catty the Elephant (voice) (uncredited)
Dorothy Scott
Giddy the Elephant (voice) (uncredited)
Herman Bing
The Ringmaster (voice) (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
Dandy Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Jim Carmichael
Dopey Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Hall Johnson
Deacon Crow (voice) (uncredited)
James Baskett
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
Mr. Stork (voice) (uncredited)
John McLeish
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Clown (voice) (uncredited)
Eddie Holden
Clown (voice) (uncredited)
Malcolm Hutton
Skinny (voice) (uncredited)
Harold Manley
Boy (voice) (uncredited)
James MacDonald
Roaring Lion (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 31, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 23, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$812K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.97x
+$788K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sharpsteen, Norman Ferguson, Bill Roberts, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Samuel Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Grant, Dick Huemer
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace, Frank Churchill
- Original Title
- Dumbo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Budget
- $812K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sharpsteen, Norman Ferguson, Bill Roberts, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Samuel Armstrong
Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, Helen Aberson, Harold Pearl, Otto Englander, Ned Washington, Vernon Stallings, Bill Peet, Aurelius Battaglia, Joe Rinaldi, Webb Smith
Oliver Wallace, Frank Churchill
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Grant
Screenplay
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Frank Churchill
Original Music Composer
Walt Disney
Producer
Dick Huemer
Screenplay
Ben Sharpsteen
Director
Norman Ferguson
Director
Bill Roberts
Director
Jack Kinney
Director
Wilfred Jackson
Director
Samuel Armstrong
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumbo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dumbo about?
Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
Who directed Dumbo?
Dumbo was directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Norman Ferguson, Bill Roberts, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Samuel Armstrong.
Who stars in Dumbo?
The principal cast of Dumbo includes Edward Brophy, Margaret Wright, Verna Felton, Sarah Selby, Noreen Gammill.
When was Dumbo released and how long is it?
Dumbo was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dumbo?
Dumbo had a reported production budget of $812K and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (1.97 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dumbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dumbo was composed by Oliver Wallace, Frank Churchill.
Is Dumbo based on a book or true story?
Dumbo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Aberson", Novel: "Harold Pearl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dumbo?
Dumbo holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).