Elmer Elephant
“An elephant is ashamed of his trunk until he saves his friend with it.”
Synopsis
Little Elmer Elephant has a crush on Tillie Tiger and his affection is reciprocated. Trouble is, the pint-sized pachyderm is beset by bullies who ridicule his trunk and make his life miserable. Then a conflagration breaks out at Tillie's tree house.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilfred Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Hurd, Bianca Majolie, Ted Sears, Charles Thorson, Roy Williams
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Elmer Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfred Jackson
Earl Hurd, Bianca Majolie, Ted Sears, Charles Thorson, Roy Williams
Leigh Harline
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfred Jackson
Director
Earl Hurd
Writer
Bianca Majolie
Writer
Ted Sears
Writer
Walt Disney
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Roy Williams
Writer
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 Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmer Elephant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elmer Elephant about?
Little Elmer Elephant has a crush on Tillie Tiger and his affection is reciprocated. Trouble is, the pint-sized pachyderm is beset by bullies who ridicule his trunk and make his life miserable. Then a conflagration breaks out at Tillie's tree house.
Who directed Elmer Elephant?
Elmer Elephant was directed by Wilfred Jackson.
Who stars in Elmer Elephant?
The principal cast of Elmer Elephant includes Bernice Hansen, Clarence Nash, Pinto Colvig.
When was Elmer Elephant released and how long is it?
Elmer Elephant was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Elmer Elephant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elmer Elephant was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is Elmer Elephant based on a book or true story?
Elmer Elephant is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Charles Thorson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elmer Elephant?
Elmer Elephant holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).