The disney cartoon was far more entertaining and a lot scarier too. The legend of sleepy hollow 1949 the legend of sleepy. This was probably the darkest animated tale that disney has ever done and thats why i love it so much. Cinemassacre movie location tours 108,576 views 10. In late 1947, disney decided to pair the legend of sleepy hollow with the wind in the willows. It was reissued as a standalone short on november 26, 1958. Watc ichabod crane 1949 disney movie based on the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving.
The episode is a televised version of the legend of sleepy hollow from the adventures of ichabod and. Qcp walt disney the legend of sleepy hollow full movie. Full schedule where to watch there were tv movies that scarred us for life zuni warrior doll, anyone. A tv adaptation of washington irvings classic ghost story. It is certainly the predominant one although i do my best. The legend of sleepy hollow also known informally and somewhat incorrectly as the headless horseman is a short story by american author washington irving, first published in february 1820 as. Toad was the name of the release that the wind in the willows. Oct 25, 2010 not that the legend of sleepy hollow is appropriate source material for a featurelength film in and of itself. The legend of sleepy hollow cartoon movie online walt disney.
If you want to have an entertaining movie, that is historically accurate, is as spooky as the legend of sleepy hollow should be, and will keep your attention, this isnt it. In a small town, a brewing romantic rivalry with a local tough and a. Sleepy hollow being the true storie of one ichabod crane and the headless horseman kevin yagher and andrew kevin walker based on the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving screenplay by andrew kevin walker third draft 41095 a pleasing land of drowsy head it was, of dreams that wave before the half shut eye. Not that the legend of sleepy hollow is appropriate source material for a featurelength film in and of itself. In 1922, the late, great will rogers played ichabod crane in a silent version of the story called the. The legend of sleepy hollow 1 980 dvd is filled with atmosphere and a terrific cast and will entertain. However, whenever i read washington irvings classic story the legend of sleepy hollow, i always recall walt disney s cartoon of the same name. It is one thing to see a frightened lawyer being taken for a ride in a carriage by a driver who has lost his head along the way. Bing crosbys singing narration and the topnotch animation tell a tale of humor and genuine fright. Disney created this animated version of the classic short story which every kid from my generation x has seen more than once. Legend of sleepy hollow bing crosby plus 2 classic disney cartoons. Angered that katrina has grown fond of schoolmaster crane, brom bones determines to. Pdf the legend of sleepy hollow download full ebook. Released in 1949, the short was originally paired up with a retelling of the wind in the willows under the title the adventures of ichabod and mr.
Our players are mobile html5 friendly, responsive with chromecast support. The legend of sleepy hollow by walt disney company. The legend of sleepy hollow, comes alive in the second half of the movie. Brent carver is terrific in this retelling of the famous short story. But here in the colonies, we have a few of our own.
You can use your mobile device without any trouble. Based on a wellknown legend, this story tells the tale of the. Any screenwriter should be allowed license to expand the story as needed, as what. Crane disparages the legends, until one fateful ride home in the dark of night.
And it is a success, i believe, because several components were competently done and this resulted in a pretty good overall outcome. The legend of sleepy hollow disneyland episode disney. Toad, bing crosby narrates this disney adaptation of washington irvings story of ichabod crane and the headless. Wonderful movie, no comparison to the ones made after it. Lionel barrymore narrated and wrote the music for a version of the story on full. Icabod crane is the mildmannered teacher who doesnt believe the local legend of the headless horseman. His movie is called sleepy hollow not the legend of sleepy hollow he. Videos, video clips, featured videos, music, photos. An effective ghost story, irving leaves you guessing what the truth is behind the ending. Ichabod crane, a yankee wanderer, arrives in sleepy hollow and becomes the new schoolmaster. If you are looking for a movie of sleepy hollow that you can show at an elementary school to first or second graders and fill 90 minutes of time look no further. The legend of sleepy hollow dvd is a terrific made for tv movie and one of the most faithful adaptations of the original book.
Its most famous adaptations are the faithful disney cartoon packaged as one half of the adventures of ichabod and mr. Angered that katrina has grown fond of schoolmaster crane, brom bones determines to scare off the interloper by filling his head with spooky tales of a headless horseman. Source the legend of sleepy hollow is an episode of disneyland. The legend of sleepy hollow, told by glenn close with music by tim.
The first half of the film is an adaptation of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. Of course, im talking about the legend of sleepy hollow. It is an animated cartoon adaptation of the story, paired with a similar treatment of kenneth grahames the wind in the willows. Comparing washington irvings sleepy hollow the movie to the book. Everything in the animation, people, country, and houses had to be really researched to get. The legend of sleepy hollow by walt disney company the legend of sleepy hollow is the ultimate american halloween story in many ways. Toad is a 1949 american animated package film produced. Watch the legend of sleepy hollow full movies online cartoons. The legend of sleepy hollow is the 65yearold disney approach to the famous tale, which was obviously done long before tim burton got his hands on the material. Toad, an overall unusual little film that retains a. Watch the legend of sleepy hollow online for free in hdhigh quality.
As you should know, mr toad wilds ride shut its doors in wdw to make way for pooh. Based on a wellknown legend, this story tells the tale of the disappearance of the main character, ichabod crane. Speaking of fabulous characters, england has produced a bumper crop. Humor is the drawing card in this version, with jeff goldblum a nerdish ichabod.
Toad, a 1949 animated adaptation produced by walt disney, and narrated by bing crosby. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Mar 02, 2016 cinemassacre movie location tours 108,576 views 10. Oct 22, 2014 the legend of sleepy hollow audiobook full cast audio drama. In this faithful adaptation of washington irvings classic tale, connecticut. With brent carver, rachelle lefevre, vlasta vrana, kathleen fee. The legend of sleepy hollow dvd 1999 is a rare movie mix of entertainment and old american legend story telling. Most of us are well acquainted with ichabod crane and the legend of sleepy. Mickeys treat full episode mickey mouse clubhouse disney junior.
Humor is the drawing card in this version, with jeff goldblum a nerdish ichabod crane, dick butkus an appropriately nasty brom bones. Paul bunyan, pecos bill, johnny appleseed, black bart, davy crockett, daniel boone. Gas fumes leak again from tanker at chemical plant in vizag. Toad, and a tim burtonjohnny depp horror movie and a fox tv series, both titled. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow makes its appearance only during the narrative introduction to this segment of the film. Comparing washington irvings sleepy hollow the movie to. However, whenever i read washington irvings classic story the legend of sleepy hollow, i always recall walt disneys cartoon of the same name. With jeff goldblum, paul sand, meg foster, laura campbell. 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. The legend of sleepy hollow is a segment of the adventures of ichabod and mr. Ichabod crane 1949 based on the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving script 1 narrator 2. Sleepy hollow cartoon full movie walt disney company inti.
Tim burtons sleepy hollow begins with a story that would not have distinguished one of the lesser films from the hammer horror franchise and elevates it by sheer style and acting into something entertaining and sometimes rather elegant. 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 episode is a televised version of the legend of sleepy hollow from the adventures of ichabod and mr. The legend of sleepy hollow dvd is a terrific 80s throwback and a perfect halloween movie for the entire family. It may be a disney animation movie, but it follows washington irvings book to a t. Bing crosby recreated his disney narration in walt disneys ichabod and the legend of sleepy hollow for decca records dau725 in 1949.
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. Toad is a twopart walt disney cartoon feature based on a pair of well known stories. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook full cast audio drama. In a small town, a brewing romantic rivalry with a local tough and a schoolteacher culminates in a terrifying ride in the night. Ichabod crane, a yankee wanderer, arrives in sleepy hollow and becomes. The legend of sleepy hollow has been tackled by filmmakers since, well, practically the beginning. The legend of sleepy hollow 1 980 dvd is filled with atmosphere and a terrific cast and will entertain for years to come. Then meet ichabod crane, a spindly fellow who needs to fend off the town bully if he.
Sleepy hollow being the true storie of one ichabod crane and the headless horseman kevin yagher and andrew kevin walker based on the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving screenplay by. Released in 1949, the short was originally paired up with a. The legend of sleepy hollow jeff goldblum should be on any halloween lovers list to watch in october. With bing crosby, pinto colvig, jud conlons rhythmaires, clarence nash. Sleepy hollow is a 1999 american gothic supernatural horror film directed by tim burton. Oct 08, 2015 the haunted pumpkin of sleepy hollow 2003 slaughter player.
The hollow 2004 was a tv movie, starring kaley cuoco as a teenage descendant of ichabod crane, that premiered on the abc family channel. Find out when and where you can watch sleepy hollow on tv with the full listings schedule at. The legend of sleepy hollow is an episode of disneyland. Pat omalley, john mcleish, colin campbell the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 8 min, and received a score of out. In this episode, walt disney introduces us to the life of washington irving, the author of the sleepy hollow tale. Oct 05, 2012 a tv adaptation of washington irvings classic ghost story. The legend of sleepy hollow cartoon movie online walt. Sleepy hollow movie tv listings and schedule tv guide.
The legend of sleepy hollow, told by glenn close with music by tim story. Originally released as half of the 1949 feature the adventures of ichabod and mr. Through animation wizardry, the wind in the willows and the legend of sleepy hollow come together in one fabulous adventure. The movie has surprisingly no speaking except for a few words here and there. Rather than stretch the storyline thin, they decided to couple the short with another movie that was originally slated to be a fulllength film. Thaddeus toad as he drives his friends mole, rat and angus macbadger into a worried frenzy.