The books and read-along of recent Disney and Pixar films like Moana and Finding Dory hit store shelves in advance. In 1940, CBS Radio’s Lux Radio Theater actually presented a live broadcast of the story and songs of Pinocchio a few days before the film’s premiere date.Įven today, it’s not unusual to find books, recordings and such that allow the public to become familiar with the stories-and the endings-before they see the movie (a notable exception was Dick Tracy, the audio book of which simply left out the “surprise” ending). One could purchase books, toys and music from an upcoming major motion picture and create anticipation before the film was in theaters. Songs: “I Saw a Dragon,” “It’s Not Easy,” “Passamashloddy,” “Every Little Piece,” “Candle on the Water” by Al Kasha, Joel Hirschorn.ĭistributing merchandise in stores before a film premiere was a frequent practice throughout the Walt Disney Studios history. Terminus) Shelley Winters (Ma Gogan) Red Buttons (Hoagy) Sean Marshall (Pete) Charlie Callas (Elliot) Jane Kean (Miss Taylor). Performers: Bob Holt (Narrator) Helen Reddy (Nora) Mickey Rooney (Lampie) Jim Dale (Dr. Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein, Based on a Story by Seton A. Music Supervisor/Arranger/Conductor: Irwin Kostal. Songs and Dialogue from the Original Motion Pictureĭisneyland Records Storyteller Series 3815 (12” 33 1/3 RPM / Mono With Book)Īlso Released as 7” 33 1/3 RPM Read-Along Book & Record #369 with Studio Cast
Hopes were high for Disney’s third animated/live-action musical fantasy and the wide variety of recordings released were a big part of the pre-release excitement.
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