Pinocchio

The classic tale of Pinocchio, the puppet carved by Gepetto who wants to be a real boy. And with the help of the Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket, he just may … If he can learn to stop lying, and make the right choices.

Pinocchio (1940) starring Dickie Jones, Christian Rub

From the manufacturer

Pinocchio DVD 

The legendary masterpiece that inspired millions to believe in their dreams has reawakened with start-of-the-art digital restoration that shines brilliantly on DVD. The richly detailed animation, unforgettable award-winning music (”When You Wish Upon A Star”) and heartwarming adventure-filled story come to life like never before. Join Geppetto’s beloved puppet – with Jimmy Crickey as his guide – on a thrilling request that tests Pinocchio’s bravery, loyalty and honesty, virtues he must learn to become a real boy. 

Cast of characters

• Mel Blanc (Neptune’s Daughter, The Jack Benny Show) … Gideon (hiccoughs) (voice) (uncredited)
• Billy Bletcher (The Wizard of Oz) … Donkeys (uncredited)
• Don Brodie … Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
• Stuart Buchanan (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) … Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
• Walter Catlett (Mr. Deeds Goes to Town) … J. Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)
• Marion Darlington … Birds (voice) (uncredited)
• Frankie Darro … Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)
• Virginia Davis … Children (voice) (uncredited)
• Walt Disney (Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book) … Wooden Russian Soldiers Puppets (uncredited)
• Cliff Edwards (Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free) … Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)
• Dickie Jones (Little Men) … Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)
• Charles Judels … Stromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)
• Dal McKennon (Sleeping Beauty) … Donkeys (uncredited)
• John McLeish … Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
• Jack Mercer … Donkeys (uncredited)
• Clarence Nash (Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free) … Figaro / Rough House Statue / Donkeys (voice) (uncredited)
• Patricia Page … Marionettes (voice) (uncredited)
• Thurl Ravenscroft (How the Grinch Stole Christmas) … Monstro (uncredited)
• Christian Rub (You Can’t Take It With You) … Geppetto (voice) (uncredited)
• Evelyn Venable (Death Takes a Holiday 1934) … The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)

Songs

• When You Wish Upon A Star (1939)
  • Music by Leigh Harline
  • Lyrics by Ned Washington
  • Performed by Cliff Edwards and Chorus during the opening and end credits
• Little Wooden Head (1939)
  • Music by Leigh Harline
  • Lyrics by Ned Washington
  • Hummed and Sung by Christian Rub
• Give A Little Whistle (1939)
  • Music by Leigh Harline
  • Lyrics by Ned Washington
  • Performed by Cliff Edwards and Dickie Jones
• Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (1939)
  • Music by Leigh Harline
  • Lyrics by Ned Washington
  • Performed by Walter Catlett and Dickie Jones
• I’ve Got No Strings (1939)
  • Music by Leigh Harline
  • Lyrics by Ned Washington
  • Performed by Dickie Jones
  • Later sung a cappella by Charles Judels