Lambert the Sheepish Lion
“A mix-up finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep.”
Synopsis
Disney Legend Sterling Holloway narrates this classic animated short. A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. Doted on by his mother, but teased by the other lambs, Lambert soon grows to become a massive lion, but as shy and gentle as the ewe who raised him. When a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Peet, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright
- Original Score
- Joseph Dubin
- Original Title
- Lambert the Sheepish Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hannah
Bill Peet, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright
Joseph Dubin
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hannah
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Joseph Dubin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lambert the Sheepish Lion
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What is Lambert the Sheepish Lion about?
Disney Legend Sterling Holloway narrates this classic animated short. A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. Doted on by his mother, but teased by the other lambs, Lambert soon grows to become a massive lion, but as shy and gentle as the ewe who raised him. When a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama?
Who directed Lambert the Sheepish Lion?
Lambert the Sheepish Lion was directed by Jack Hannah.
Who stars in Lambert the Sheepish Lion?
The principal cast of Lambert the Sheepish Lion includes Sterling Holloway, June Foray, Stan Freberg, James MacDonald.
When was Lambert the Sheepish Lion released and how long is it?
Lambert the Sheepish Lion was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Lambert the Sheepish Lion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lambert the Sheepish Lion was composed by Joseph Dubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lambert the Sheepish Lion?
Lambert the Sheepish Lion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).