

The Sleepwalker
Synopsis
Pluto has a tussle over a bone with a female dachsaund named Dinah unaware that he is actually giving her the bone whenever he walks in his sleep and presents it to her. However, each time he awakens, he angrily demands it back until he discovers Dinah's puppies at which point he feels bad and offers up his entire collection of bones to Dinah's family as well as his doghouse.
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July 3, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clyde Geronimi
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Sleepwalker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clyde Geronimi
Leigh Harline
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Geronimi
Director
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Walt Disney
Producer
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 The Sleepwalker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sleepwalker about?
Pluto has a tussle over a bone with a female dachsaund named Dinah unaware that he is actually giving her the bone whenever he walks in his sleep and presents it to her. However, each time he awakens, he angrily demands it back until he discovers Dinah's puppies at which point he feels bad and offers up his entire collection of bones to Dinah's family as well as his doghouse.
Who directed The Sleepwalker?
The Sleepwalker was directed by Clyde Geronimi.
Who stars in The Sleepwalker?
The principal cast of The Sleepwalker includes Pinto Colvig.
When was The Sleepwalker released and how long is it?
The Sleepwalker was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sleepwalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sleepwalker was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sleepwalker?
The Sleepwalker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















