Dumbo, Disney’s 4th Animated Classic
In 1941, Walt Disney released his fourth animated feature, Dumbo. Based on the children’s book of the same name, written by Helen Aberson and illustrated by Harold Perl, Dumbo follows the exploits of Jumbo, Jr., a baby elephant. Because of his unnaturally large ears, which give him the ability to fly, Jumbo, Jr. is nicknamed “Dumbo.” His only friend, other than his mother, is Timothy the mouse.