Disney's classic movie Dumbo is based on a real elephant, and incorporates elements of the true history of circus elephants to make the movie darker.

What is the dark story of Dumbo?

But the real-life elephant the beloved big-eared mammal was based on wasn't so fortunate. After watching his mother killed in front of his eyes, years of being drugged with alcohol and subjected to stress, Jumbo the Elephant was killed by a train at just 24 years old. Dumbo can't possibly be as sad as the real story.

Is the new Dumbo scary?

Several disturbing/upsetting/scary scenes. Cruel animal handler threatens, punches Mrs. Jumbo; Holt hits him. Unsympathetic character crushed to death in tent collapse (body shown being carried out under drape).

Why did Dumbo hallucinate?

"Pink Elephants on Parade" is a song and scene from the 1941 Disney animated feature film Dumbo in which Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse, having accidentally become intoxicated (through drinking water spiked with champagne), see pink elephants sing, dance, and play musical instruments during a hallucination sequence.

Is Dumbo a rude word?

Noun. (slang, derogatory) A stupid person.

The Dark Truth About Dumbo

What are the inappropriate scenes in Dumbo?

The MPAA rating has been assigned for “peril/action, some thematic elements, and brief mild language.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes a brief kiss, several scenes with women wearing cleavage revealing circus costumes, a scene of a circus tent collapsing and killing a man, many scenes of risky tricks and ...

Why does Dumbo have a warning?

Here are 5: Dumbo (1941): Contains a scene of a group of cigar-smoking crows, with their leader named Jim Crow, referring to the racist segregation laws of the South, and voiced by a white actor.

Was Dumbo drunk or high?

Dumbo, crying after visiting his mother, gets the hiccups, so Timothy takes him to the vat for water. Both of them get drunk, and hallucinate pink elephants. Dumbo and Timothy are later discovered asleep high up in a tree by Dandy Crow and his friends.

Why was Dumbo removed from Disney?

Under the service's Stories Matter section, Disney explained its decision of removing the content. 'Dumbo,' made in 1941, features a group of crows who "pay homage to racist minstrel shows, where white performers with blackened faces and tattered clothing imitated and ridiculed enslaved Africans."

Why does Dumbo get drunk?

The clowns throw a bottle of champagne into a water trough. Unaware, Dumbo and Timothy drink from the trough. They get so drunk that they hallucinate. The next day, they can't seem to remember the night before, and they have hangovers.

What is the saddest part in Dumbo?

The most heart-wrenching moment in "Dumbo" occurs when the titular character visits his mother.

Is Dumbo a dark movie?

The dark legacy left by the horrific abuse and deaths faced by Jumbo and elephants like him is evident in Disney's Dumbo. Knowing the true story of circus elephants makes the light-hearted movie darker, more tragic, and much harder to watch without shedding a tear.

What age is Bambi appropriate for?

Other than the scenes noted above, there's nothing of concern in Bambi for children aged 8-13 years.

What is the disability in Dumbo?

He is not allowed to participate in the typical elephant role but shunned and belittled. He is downgraded to a clown, the lowest tier in circus hierarchy. As Chivers argues, Dumbo's ear deformity challenges the social norms of his fellow elephants, and this leads to his freakish treatment.

Who is the villain in Dumbo?

The Ringmaster is the main antagonist of Dumbo. Unlike other Disney villains before him, he doesn't show any signs of being a real "villain" as it seems that all he is trying to do is run his circus the best he can and he just finds himself having to deal with the movie's titular protagonist, Dumbo.

What is the moral of Dumbo?

Believe in yourself.

At first, Dumbo didn't think he could fly and needed a magic feather to prove to him that he could. In reality, he had the ability to fly the whole time; he just needed to believe that he could. Once you have faith in yourself, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

Why doesn t Dumbo talk?

While the character of Dumbo doesn't speak in the film because he is a baby, Dickie Jones (the voice of Pinocchio) was considered briefly for voicing the role.

Why can't kids watch Peter Pan?

Content that may disturb children

In addition to the violent scenes mentioned above, Peter Pan has some scenes that could scare or disturb children under five years. For example: Some children in this age group are likely to be frightened or disturbed by the idea that Peter Pan and the Lost Boys have no parents.

Why is Aladdin not on Disney?

There are a number of Disney films that require a disclaimer about "negative stereotypes" on its streaming service. Disney has added a content advisory warning to well-loved family films, such as 1992's Aladdin, that says the stereotypes "were wrong then and are wrong now".

What's the oldest Disney movie?

In 1937, Walt Disney Animation Studios released its first fully animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, pioneering a new form of family entertainment.

What happens to Dumbo's mom?

Yes, Dumbo sees his mom once again. At the end of the animated movie, Dumbo stays in the circus and gets his mom bailed out of elephant jail and into a private train cart. But in the end of the newer movie, Dumbo and Mrs. Jumbo are released back into the wild and free from the circus tent flaps.

What is Dumbo's real name?

Dumbo's actual name Is Jumbo Jr. (Continuing the trend of “characters who rarely speak,” we know this is Dumbo's real name because it is the only line in the film uttered by Dumbo's mother, Mrs. Jumbo!).

What is the Peter Pan warning on Disney+?

Peter Pan. The film portrays Native people in a stereotypical manner that reflects neither the diversity of Native peoples nor their authentic cultural traditions. It shows them speaking in an unintelligible language and repeatedly refers to them as "redskins," an offensive term.

Why does Fantasia have a warning?

Such warnings appear when users go to watch films such as Dumbo, Fantasia, Lady and the Tramp and The Jungle Book, all of which have been criticised for including racist imagery. “This programme is presented as originally created,” the message reads. “It may contain outdated cultural depictions.”