Lady and the Tramp

UPC: 786936820041

Studio: Walt Disney

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:[Child Classic]

Summary: 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 established "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

Category: Children's/Family

Features: Never-before-seen deleted scenes
Never-before-heard deleted song
Inside Walt's story meetings
Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
Lady's pedigree: The making of Lady and the Tramp
The Siamese Cat Song: Finding a voice for the cats
Puppypedia: Going to the dogs

Lady and the Tramp

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 02/07/2012

Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1 2.55:1

Audio: DHMA null, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 76 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English,French,Spanish

Subtitles: French,Spanish

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Lady and the Tramp
1. Opening Credits/Peace on Earth [3:52]
2. Settling Down for the Night [6:03]
3. Lady Gets a Collar [4:46]
4. The Other Side of the Tracks [4:01]
5. A Sad Day for Lady [4:18]
6. Tramp's Point of View [4:28]
7. Lady Wonders, "What is a Baby?" [1:35]
8. "La La Lu" [3:36]
9. Strange Visitors ("The Siamese Cat Song") [3:07]
10. Lady Runs Off [4:27]
11. An Eager Beaver Saves the Day [3:06]
12. Tramp Takes Lady Around [3:21]
13. Spaghetti for Two ("Bella Notte") [2:53]
14. The Next Morning [3:57]
15. The Dog Pound [1:52]
16. Lady in the Pound [2:50]
17. "He's a Tramp" [2:28]
18. Lady's Shame [3:50]
19. A Rat in the House [:56]
20. Tramp to the Rescue [2:52]
21. Trusty on the Trail [1:23]
22. Domestic Life [2:44]

Craig Butler

Lady and the Tramp is one of Disney's most beloved films. It also represents something of a departure for the studio. Whereas previous animated features had tended toward the fantastic fairy tale setting of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or Alice in Wonderland, Lady and the Tramp is set in a recognizable everyday world, although one where one can understand what animals say to each other. The pacing and tone are also somewhat more leisurely than in previous efforts. While there is plenty of action and adventure, the entire film is slightly more relaxed. Some of this is due to the amount of time spent on characterization -- Lady and Tramp's relationship is more fully developed than in earlier cartoons. Indeed, their first date (in an alley behind an Italian restaurant) is one of the most romantic and enchanting moments in film. As usual, the animation is top-notch, whether on big scenes like the chase after the dogcatcher or on small moments like Lady's humiliation at being slapped. A big plus is Peggy Lee's distinctive score, especially the jazzy "He's a Tramp" and the catchy "Siamese Cat Song." Lee does double duty by providing voices for several of the characters, and Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, and Bill Thompson's vocal interpretations are also invaluable. Six years later, some of the same talent would work on another classic dog tale, 101 Dalmations. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Peggy Lee  Actor 
Peggy Lee  Actor 
The Mello Men  Actor 
Peggy Lee  Actor 
Don DaGradi  Screenwriter 
Walt Disney  Producer 
Clyde Geronimi  Director 
Wilfred Jackson  Director 
Hamilton Luske  Director 
Erdman Penner  Screenwriter 
Joe Rinaldi  Screenwriter 
Oliver Wallace  Composer (Music Score) 
Ralph Wright  Screenwriter 
Peggy Lee  Actor 
Barbara Luddy  Actor 
Larry Roberts  Actor 
Bill Thompson  Actor 
Bill Thompson  Actor 
Bill Thompson  Actor 
Stan Freberg  Actor 
Verna Felton  Actor 
Alan Reed, Sr.  Actor 
George Givot  Actor 
Dal McKennon  Actor 
Lee Millar  Actor 

Country: USA