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Lady and the Tramp represented two "firsts" for Disney: It was the studio's first Cinemascope animated feature, and it was their first full-length cartoon based on an original story rather than an est... read more read more...ablished "classic". Lady is the pampered female dog belonging to Jim Dear and Darling. When her human masters bring a baby into the house, Lady feels she's being eased out; and when Darling's insufferable Aunt Sarah introduces her nasty twin Siamese cats into the fold, Lady is certain that she's no longer welcome. The cats wreak all manner of havoc, for which Lady is blamed. After the poor dog is fitted with a muzzle, Lady escapes from the house, only to run across the path of the Tramp, a raffish male dog from the "wrong" side of town. The Tramp helps Lady remove her muzzle, then takes her out on a night on the town, culminating in a romantic spaghetti dinner, courtesy of a pair of dog-loving Italian waiters. After their idyllic evening together, Lady decides that it's her duty to protect Darling's baby from those duplicitous Siamese felines. On her way home, Lady is captured and thrown in the dog pound. Here she learns from a loose-living mutt named Peg that The Tramp is a canine rake. Disillusioned, Lady is more than happy to be returned to her humans, even though it means that she'll be chained up at the insistence of Aunt Sarah. Tramp comes into Lady's yard to apologize, but she wants no part of him. Suddenly, a huge, vicious rat breaks into the house, threatening the baby. Lady breaks loose, and together with Tramp, runs into the house to protect the infant. When the dust settles, it appears to Aunt Sarah that Tramp has tried to attack the child. That's when Lady's faithful friends Jock the bloodhound and Trusty the scottie swing into action, rescuing Tramp from the dogcatcher. Once Jim Dear and Darling are convinced that Tramp is a hero, he is invited to stay...and come next Christmas, there's a whole flock of little Ladies and Tramps gathered around the family. Beyond the usual excellent animation and visual effects, the principal selling card of Lady and the Tramp is its music. Many of the songs were performed and co-written by Peggy Lee, who years after the film's 1955 theatrical issue, successfully sued Disney for her fair share of residuals from the videocassette release. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 16 min.

Directed by: Clyde Geronimi, Barbara Luddy, Wilfred Jackson, Bill Baucom, Bill Thompson, Hamilton Luske, Larry Roberts, Larry Roberts (II), Peggy Lee

Release Date: June 22, 1955

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DVD Release Date: February 7, 2012

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  • fb733768972
    March 24, 2013
    fb733768972
    One of my favourite classic Disney pictures. Not only is the story one of the greatest and most true to life, but the visuals are beautiful, which is a perfect match, considering the overall film is nothing but gorgeous storytelling. As a family gains a puppy, the grows up, the f... read moreamily has a baby, and the puppy is left behind. That's when the story begins to follow Lady, whom finds friends along the way and a lost lover who will show her the "stray" ropes along the way. Everything about this film is perfect, I would not change a thing. Easily one of Walt Disney's the best!
  • samoriley
    August 12, 2012
    samoriley
    Returning to this film after 12 years, 'Lady and the Tramp' still has its loving magic. It contains such powerful moments of joy, emotion and a scene of intensity. This film even features one of Disney's most admired scenes of love and the song 'Bella Notte'. For all Disney fans,... read more this is a true classic and a must watch.
  • FilmFanatik
    February 10, 2012
    FilmFanatik
    Disney's Lady and the Tramp is not the usual Disney animated fare. First of all, the story isn't based on a fairy tale for a change. It's an original story cooked up by Disney himself and his cohorts. It gives them a little bit more freedom as storytellers and do something differ... read moreent for a change, which they did. Second, it was the first film in Disney's animated library that was a widescreen film using the Cinemascope process. Third, it was one of the first times that they used a big name in an acting role (actually three roles): Peggy Lee. This was also a bit of an obsession film for Walt who was an avid animal lover. Most of his most popular characters where animals, but this seemed more articulate. It's not my favorite Disney film in their library, but it's certainly one of their most interesting titles.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    January 8, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Lady and the Tramp is one of Disney's all time greatest classic films. If you love a good ol classic Disney flick that you enjoy as a family, then Lady and the Tramp is yet another wonderful film from Disney. This film has heart, comedy and a wonderful story. The animation is as ... read moreusual terrific, and like so many other Disney films that came before and after it, this film is a real classic. The voice talents involved are wonderful too, and The Lady and the Tramp is a definite must see family film. Like every other Disney film Lady and the Tramp is memorable and fun. Sure it's not flawless, but for what it is, it's a near flawless film with a great story that everyone of all ages can enjoy. The film boasts memorable characters that are amusing to watch on-screen. This is simply put a heartwarming film that is one of Disney's best animated features. There are few flaws, and since there are so many good things to enjoy about the film, it's easy to forget its flaws. Overall anyone looking for a fun, memorable animated film will be pleased that The Lady and the tramp is such a film. This is yet another classic Disney film that delivers what you'd expect and more. Lady and the Tramp is a terrific film, it has a great voice cast, memorable moments and incredible animation. A real classic of the animation medium. Beautifully drawn, and with a wonderful story, I think this one of Disney's most enduring films.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    A childhood favourite and a classic!
  • ythelastman89
    April 25, 2011
    ythelastman89
    When it comes to cute little dog movies, it's hard to top Lady and the Tramp. It manages to steal your heart with very little ease and tell you a story worth being so invested in. The characters are so well done; none of them need to go out of their way in order to show why they ... read morematter in the story. The great animation and highly relatable relationship between humans and dogs is what makes it still matter so much. It also has one of the most diabolical set of villains the world has ever witnessed: the Siamese Cats of Aunt Sarah.
  • DreamExtractor
    March 22, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    A sweet and kind Disney flick.
  • 3niR
    March 20, 2011
    3niR
    Nice.
  • skeletonking101
    December 13, 2010
    skeletonking101
    as always with disney fantastic animation, great characters, great acting, and fantastic songs
  • theunknownhobo
    November 16, 2010
    theunknownhobo
    Not the best Disney movie.

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Critic Reviews

September 1, 2008
TIME Magazine

Walt Disney has for so long parlayed gooey sentiment and stark horror into profitable cartoons that most moviegoers are apt to be more surprised than disappointed to discover that the combination some... Full Review

Variety Staff
June 2, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety

The wider canvas and extra detail work reportedly meant an additional 30% in negative cost. It was a sound investment. Full Review

Dave Kehr
February 9, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

Disney's imagination seems at a low ebb, saddled with a shrunken, excessively naturalistic style in line with the diminished possibilities of postwar animation, and not yet graced by the inspiration t... Full Review

Geoff Andrew
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out

Happily the cameo lowlife, an excellent manic beaver, the famously villainous Siamese, and classic songs rescue the film from dumb animal sentiment. Full Review

Bosley Crowther
March 25, 2006
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

The sentimentality is mighty, and the use of the CinemaScope size does not make for any less awareness of the thickness of the goo. Full Review

Michelle Alexandria
April 22, 2012
Michelle Alexandria, Eclipse Magazine

I just love hand drawn animation, it really brings to life all the characters in a very expressive way. The imperfections doing it by hand give everything a rougher edge but more heart. Full Review

Bill Chambers
March 20, 2012
Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central

Handsomely, seductively drawn, Lady and the Tramp owns its place in the canon... Full Review

James Kendrick
February 13, 2012
James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk

in many ways it is closer to the man Walt Disney's view of the world than any of his preceding films, especially the way it is filtered largely through his sense of nostalgia for the Victorian era Full Review

R. L. Shaffer
February 12, 2012
R. L. Shaffer, IGN DVD

A somewhat dry, but very good Disney animated effort punctuated by a few Disney-defining classic moments. Full Review

Jolene Mendez
February 10, 2012
Jolene Mendez, Entertainment Spectrum

Share the love of "Lady and the Tramp" with your loved ones this Valentine's Day. Full Review

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    • Tramp: Woof.
    • Tramp: Just a cute little bundle... of trouble. Yeah, they scratch, pinch, pull ears... Aw, but shucks, any dog can take that. It's what they do to your happy home. Move it over, will ya, friend? Homewreckers, that's what they are!
    • Jock: Look here, laddie! Who are you to barge in? Tramp: The voice of experience, buster. Just wait 'til Junior gets here. You feel the urge for a nice, comfortable scratch, and... "Put that dog out! He'll get fleas all over the baby!" You start barking at some strange mutt... [Barks]
    • Tramp: Stop that racket, you'll wake the baby!
    • Tramp: You see, Pidge, when you're footloose and collar-free, you take nothing but the best!
    • Tramp: Here, Little Fritzi, that's me, Pidge, makes this his Monday home.
    • Tramp: Oh, now, now. Who could ever harm a little trick like you?
    • Lady: [Angry] Trick? Trick! Oh, that reminds me. Who is Trixie?
    • Tramp: Trixie?
    • Lady: And Lulu and Fifi and Rosita Chiquita wh... whatever her name is?
    • Tramp: Chiquita... chiquita, oh... Oh! Yes! Well, I-I...
    • Beaver: Say, it works swell!
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