Movie Description The imagination of a young boy comes to life when he is lulled to sleep by the monotony of his piano lessons. He dreams of a castle ruled by his piano teacher who lures reluctant boys and forces them to perform in concert. In his effort to escape, the boy comes in contact with some very strange characters. Created by Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Academy Award Nominations: Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.
Notes Additional cast: John Heasley (Uncle Whitney); Robert Heasley (Judson); Noel Cravat (Sergeant Lunk); and Henry Kulky (Stroogo).
The real name of Dr. Seuss is Theodore Geisel.
A Stanley Kramer production.
Color by Technicolor.
Released theatrically in USA on June 19, 1953. When the film was released, it was available with stereophonic sound and 1.85 to 1 projection ratio.
Songs: "The Kid's Song," performed by Tommy Rettig "Ten Happy Fingers," performed by Mary Healy "Get Together Weather," performed by Mary Healy, Peter Lind Hayes and Hans Conried "Dream Stuff," performed by Peter Lind Hayes and Tommy Rettig "The Dressing Song" "Dungeon Elevator" "Victorious" "Hypnotic Duel", DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Single Side - Dual Layer Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
Editorial Reviews "...The movie is still one of a kind..." USA Today - Mike Clark (05/04/2001)
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