After the financial losses incurred by Walt Disney’s excesses whilst producing Fantastia, the fledging Disney corporation looked for a more economic option for their fourth animated film. With World War II breaking out between production and release, this plan may have been stifled somewhat, but Dumbo did end up making a profit.

Dumbo tells the story of an orphaned baby Elephant, whom gains his name from his curiously large ears. Part of a travelling circus troupe, he is shunned by the other animals due to his clumsiness and becomes dejected and miserable. But when he discovers he is capable of an amazing feat, he finds acceptance and newfound hope for his future.



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