American Legends | 
| Directors: Jack Kinney, Les Clark, Mark Henn
Actors: Jerry Colonna, Ken Darby, Jon Dodson, The King's Men, Bud Linn
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 11112
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 58 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD24239D
ISBN: 0788832158
UPC: 786936167245
EAN: 9780788832154
ASIN: B00005RDST
Theatrical Release Date: August 1, 1958
Release Date: February 12, 2002
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Product Description
Consists of new narration by james earl jones which is interspersed with the disney shorts john henry (2000) johnny appleseed (1948) paul bunyan (1958) and the brave engineer (1950). Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 12/21/2004 Starring: James Earl Jones - Host Run time: 57 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Lara Shapiro
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American history and pioneer mythology blur in this collection of animated Disney shorts hosted by James Earl Jones. From Disney's Golden Age come the marvelous Johnny Appleseed (1948), a fanciful, folksy, story-song tale of the real-life planter who seeded the Midwest, and The Brave Engineer (1950), a screwball version of "The Ballad of Casey Jones." Paul Bunyan (1958) is pure tall tale turned energetic American myth: the giant lumberjack is a homespun Zeus in flannel and logger boots creating the mountains and valleys of the American West with his big, blue ox, Babe. Joining these classics is Disney's stylized new take on the folk song John Henry (2000), narrated by Alfre Woodard. The sketchy, roughed-up style echoes Jacob Lawrence in moments, and the rich soundtrack soars with spiritual-influenced music. Like the best of Disney, these spirited folk tales speak to both children and adults. --Sean Axmaker
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 great for studying American Tall Tales April 4, 2009
Katie C. Nelson (USA)
I remember watching the Paul Bunyan film back when I was a kid and I've always remembered the details of his legend because of it. I used this DVD as a teaching companion for my daughter's k12.com homeschool unit on American Legends. We enjoyed all the tales on this DVD; Paul Bunyan, Casey Jones, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed. Well presented and a fun way to learn!
American Legends October 29, 2008
Z. Yellin
I'm a kindergarten teacher and this is a great video to suppliment a k-1 unit on any of these famous characters from American legend. Short, easy to follow, beautifully animated. With introductions by James Earl Jones, it's a wonderful video to own.
Music teaching lead-in to heroes songs.... October 26, 2008
Aileen (Hanover, Twp. PA USA)
As a Music Teacher, I do NOT like to show videos or DVD's. It is a waste of instructional time. When I am ill, a
substitute, who is not certified in Music is assigned to my classes. This VHS tope allowed me to come back
and teach a "Heroes and Legends" unit. I have a wonderful choral selection about Johnny Appleseed, and this
film sparked the children's interest. James Earl Jones is a formidable, repectable teacher and a role model for
children, also. I hope the DVD does not disappoint me. My last substitute said "the VCR ate up my tape!"
Fantastic March 26, 2008
Alma L. Halverson (Sarasota, Florida)
Just a quick review on my recent American Legends dvd purchased from Amazon. One word.. Fantastic. Amazon has to be my all time favorite place to shop. Whatever I purchase is always quickly delivered, in perfect condition, with no problems ever.. American Legends is a fantastic dvd for children of all ages. Educational plus entertaining to one and all. If you've never seen it, order it. You won't be sorry you did.
 Not what I expected. February 17, 2008
AquaOpal (North Central, Florida United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was excited to get this DVD. I love Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan and John Henry! Could have done without Casey Jones (Train Engineer). I was very excited to see John Henry and was shocked to see that they made a whole new one in its place. Why? From what I remember from the original I do not understand why Disney felt the need to make a new one. To be more PC? To make the story more happy-go-lucky? Don't know but it was really disappointing.
I also wondered why Pecos Bill (another favorite of mine) was not included on this collection. This would have been perfect if Pecos Bill was included and the original John Henry was included, and maybe the new version was in the "extras" section of the DVD. Again decent DVD, yet lacking.
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