Sep 14, 2018 the chief part of the stories, however, turned upon the favorite spectre of sleepy hollow, the headless horseman, who had been heard several times of late, patrolling the country. An effective ghost story, irving leaves you guessing what the truth is behind the ending. Ichabod crane 1949 based on the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving script 1 narrator 2. First is the wind in the willows, narrated by actor basil rathbone. See more ideas about halloween gif, halloween and halloween history. Toad, bing crosby narrates this disney adaptation of washington irvings story of ichabod crane and the headless. Toad, presents two unforgettable childrens classics. Ichabod crane comes to sleepy hollow to fill in as a pedagogue in the town. Toad is a 1949 american animated package film produced by walt disney productions and released by rko radio pictures. Toad, i remember seeing most of the legend of sleepy hollow on halloween specials that disney would put out on tv as part of the magical world of disney, specifically in the special disneys halloween treat a special hosted by a talking. I pull this flick out every halloween week and watch it. The legend of sleepy hollow 1949 g 10051949 us family, animation 34m user score.
The legend of sleepy hollow 1949 the legend of sleepy. The original story by washington irving starts out in a small town of sleepy hollow. Paul bunyan, pecos bill, johnny appleseed, black bart, davy crockett, daniel boone. The film consists of two segmentsthe first of which is based on the 1908 childrens novel the wind in the willows by british author kenneth grahame, and the second is based on the 1820 short story the legend of sleepy hollow, called ichabod. Through awardwinning golden globe, best cinematography, 1950 disney animation wizardry, the wind in the willows and the legend of sleepy hollow come together in one fabulous adventure in its original theatrical format. This version of sleepy hollow is much more consistent with washington irvings original idea, and i am sure that mr irving wanted it to be for the entire family. The legend of sleepy hollow 1949 connections on imdb. Not that the legend of sleepy hollow is appropriate source material for a featurelength film in and of itself. Based on a wellknown legend, this story tells the tale of the disappearance of the main character, ichabod crane. The legend of sleepy hollow full full movie, the legend of sleepy hollow full full movie streaming the legend of sleepy hollow full movie engsub watch the legend of sleepy hollow full english.
With bing crosby, pinto colvig, jud conlons rhythmaires, clarence nash. Oct 29, 20 but after sitting down to watch it once again, i now understand why disney s legend of sleepy hollow would be completely useless as source material for network television. The ambivalence the film feels toward ichabod and mr toad is remarkable, especially for an accessible film courting a family audience. Any screenwriter should be allowed license to expand the story as needed, as what. Irvings classic tale is now told through the animated disney feature. The legend of sleepy hollow johns disney movie year.
See more ideas about legend of sleepy hollow, sleepy hollow and headless horseman. And of gay castles in the clouds that pass, forever flushing round a summer sky. If youre looking for a more faithful adaptation, check out bing crosbys 1949 animated version, the legend of sleepy hollow. Wind in the willows at least lets us see the shallow, silly toad through the eyes of his sympathetic and eminently patient friends, but sleepy hollow doesnt attempt to soften any of irvings hardedged, unlikable main characters. Disney animations humorous retelling of two unforgettable classics, the wind in the willows and the legend of sleepy hollow, wonderfully narrated by basil rathbone and bing crosby, brings them together in one magnificent adventure. But after sitting down to watch it once again, i now understand why disneys legend of sleepy hollow would be completely useless as source material for network television. Speaking of fabulous characters, england has produced a bumper crop.
Comparing washington irvings sleepy hollow the movie to the book. Even though the legend of sleepy hollow was released with the wind and the willows as part of the animated feature film the adventures of ichabod and mr. This was probably the darkest animated tale that disney has ever done and thats why i love it so much. Since this song isnt on youtube in english, i decided id post it. Walt disney closed out a very busy 1940s decade with the adventures of ichabod and mr. Watc ichabod crane 1949 disney movie based on the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving.
Retelling of washington irvings story set in a tiny new england town. In a small town, a brewing romantic rivalry with a local tough and a schoolteacher culminates in a terrifying ride in the night. Icabod crane is the mildmannered teacher who doesnt believe the local legend of the headless horseman. The more spooky vibes i can fit in this month, the better.
Originally released as half of the 1949 feature the adventures of ichabod and mr. Social distancing norms went for toss outside liquor shops. Disney created this animated version of the classic short story which every kid from my generation x has seen more than once. Disneys 11th animated feature, consisting of the wind in the willows and the legend of sleepy hollow, is no failure by any means, and in my opinion can hold its own with the best of the rest. The legend of sleepy hollow about the headless hessian who rides at night seeking his lost head is about to terrify another victim on halloween night.
This is a wonderfully done show, that, unlike the movie sleepy hollow, remains very loyal to washington irvings vision, when mr irving created and wrote the american classic, the legend of sleepy hollow. Bing crosby recreated his disney narration in walt disneys ichabod and the legend of sleepy hollow for decca records dau725 in 1949. In 1922, the late, great will rogers played ichabod crane in a silent version of the story called the headless horseman. It may be a disney animation movie, but it follows washington irvings book to a t. The legend of sleepy hollow 1949 full movie download full. While there, his heart beats when he sees the beautiful katrina van tassel whom is the flirtatious village beauty. Experience walt disneys timeless classic, the adventures of ichabod and mr. Not only that, but its one of my favorites from disney s legend of sleepy hollow. Ichabod crane, the new schoolmaster, falls for the town beauty, katrina van tassel, and the town bully brom bones decides that he is a little too successful and needs convincing that katrina is not for him. Ichabod crane encounters the headless horseman during a terrifying nighttime ride.
Disneys legend of sleepy hollow katrina song youtube. It is a film adaptation loosely based on washington irvings 1820 short story the legend of sleepy hollow, and stars johnny depp and christina ricci, with miranda richardson, michael gambon, casper van dien, and jeffrey jones in supporting roles. Lionel barrymore narrated and wrote the music for a version of the story on full fidelity lion records l70078, a branch of mgm records, in 1958. Washington irvings classic story comes alive in this wonderful little film, originally the second half of the adventures of ichabod and mr. The film consists of two segmentsthe first of which is based on the 1908 childrens novel the wind in the willows by british author kenneth grahame, and the second is based on the 1820 short story the legend. The legend of sleepy hollow 1949 plot summary imdb. Everything in the animation, people, country, and houses had to be really researched to get it so correct. Sleepy hollow is a 1999 american gothic supernatural horror film directed by tim burton. Toad, bing crosby narrates this disney adaptation of washington irvings story of. Full text of the legend of sleepy hollow internet archive. Experience walt disney s timeless classic, the adventures of ichabod and mr. See more ideas about legend of sleepy hollow, sleepy. Toad, i remember seeing most of the legend of sleepy hollow on halloween specials that disney would put out on tv as part of the magical world of disney, specifically in the special disneys halloween treat.
Disneys legend of sleepy hollow disney art, legend of. Wind in the willows at least lets us see the shallow, silly toad through the eyes of his sympathetic and eminently patient friends, but sleepy hollow doesnt attempt to soften any of irvings hardedged, unlikable main characters, including manipulative. A pleasing land of drowsy head it was, of dreams that wave before the halfshut eye. I must mention, just in case anyone is wondering, that this show isnt a new sleepy hollow show. The movie sleepy hollow is hollywoods portrayal of irvings original story. When i was little, i used to very often check out a vhs copy of the adventures of ichabod and mr. Looking back, i find it impressive that, despite world war ii sapping walts resources, along with other challenges, disney still managed to churn out ten animated. Comparing washington irvings sleepy hollow the movie to. May 14, 2012 since this song isnt on youtube in english, i decided id post it. Not only that, but its one of my favorites from disneys legend of sleepy hollow. Toad part or id even just skip straight to the legend of sleepy hollow. It isnt bloody and graphic like tim burtons sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow 1949 the movie database tmdb. Toad from my local library, and more often than not, i either wouldnt pay attention to the mr.