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WHENEVER people ask me what is the the fututre of animated pictures, I say the surface has only been
scratched. The medium itself is limitless.

A perfect example is Dumbo. He is a little circus elephant who was born with such big ears he was the butt of every joke under the big tent. His story and how he overcame the ridicule he had to bear, is told midst the atmosphere of circus life. Here we have succeeded in bringing to the public the circus in an animated picture.

Complete with sawdust, animals, daring trapeze artists, bands playing and parades, Dumbo is alive with humor and frivolity. But being true to life, humor and frivolity are not the only qualities found in Dumbo. Pathos and drama are woven in between the lilting songs and gayety.

Surely, when we first started with Mickey Mouse galloping across the screen, we never dreamed that one day we would be able to produce such features. And only time will tell how far we can go in the years ahead.

But now to Dumbo. On the other half this page you'll meet the cast. Then turn to the reverse, color side of the gatefold and enjoy the story. We hope you'll like it.