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Little Black Sambo

Synopsis

Mammy gives Little Black Sambo a quick scrub on the washboard, then pats him down with baby powder, black baby powder, before sending him off to play. She warns him about the tiger...

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 5, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ub Iwerks
Screenplay & Story
Helen Bannerman
Original Score
Carl W. Stalling
Original Title
Little Black Sambo
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
8m
Production Studios
Celebrity Productions, Castle Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ub Iwerks

Screenplay & Story

Helen Bannerman

Original Score & Music

Carl W. Stalling

Producers

Ub Iwerks, Pat Powers

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Helen Bannerman

Department Leadership Roster

Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks

Director

Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks

Producer

Pat Powers

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Little Black Sambo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Black Sambo

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Little Black Sambo about?

Mammy gives Little Black Sambo a quick scrub on the washboard, then pats him down with baby powder, black baby powder, before sending him off to play. She warns him about the tiger...

Who directed Little Black Sambo?

Little Black Sambo was directed by Ub Iwerks.

Who stars in Little Black Sambo?

The principal cast of Little Black Sambo includes Not specified.

When was Little Black Sambo released and how long is it?

Little Black Sambo was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 8m.

Who composed the musical score for Little Black Sambo?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Black Sambo was composed by Carl W. Stalling.

Is Little Black Sambo based on a book or true story?

Little Black Sambo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Bannerman".