So Dear to My Heart | 
 enlarge | Directors: Hamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster
Actors: Burl Ives, Beulah Bondi, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Harry Carey
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: Video
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 4241
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 79 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302484359
UPC: 012257296037
EAN: 9786302484359
ASIN: 6302484359
Theatrical Release Date: January 19, 1949
Release Date: May 15, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 "It's what you do with what you got that counts!" November 13, 2008
Kona (Emerald City)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We see an old scrapbook as the narrator recalls that the summer of 1903 was a special one for him and is still dear to his heart. Then the story begins and we meet young Jerry who lives on the farm with his tough but loving Granny. A newborn black lamb has been rejected by its mother and Jerry convinces Granny to let him raise it, against her better judgment. And even though Danny the lamb is a lot of trouble, Jerry still dreams of taking him to the County Fair.
This Disney tale of childhood innocence is very simple; there are no tragedies on the road to a happy ending, just an amazingly cute little boy and his ornery lamb. As Jerry, Bobby Driscoll didn't have to do anything for me to fall in love with him (although he's a very good actor!); just one look at that beautiful face was enough to send me reaching for the tissues. Beulah Bondi is perfect as his crotchety Granny and a young Burl Ives add country charm and good singin' as his Uncle Hiram. The lamb really doesn't have much personality and doesn't do much (and in fact, looks suspiciously like a white lamb with a dye job), but that's okay; it's all about sweet nostalgia and looking back at a simpler, happier time.
There are several animated interludes where the animals in Jerry's scrapbook come to life and sing songs of wisdom and encouragement. It's all done very well and even if it's too unsophisticated for today's kids, their parents and grandparents will surely love this 1948 gem.
Dear is Right To get on any format. Wonderful Film August 6, 2008
Brent Hilton (Layton, Utah USA)
This is a wonderful film, i never got a chance to see it when i was younger i don't know why( i saw alot of disney Titles). but i did a couple days ago,when i bought this title on vhs. it was a kind and loving story with the two child actors from Song of the South. i'll probably end up buy it on dvd. i have no idea what is so offensive about it, i saw nothing bad in it. but a great story with great songs by:Burl Ives. but Disney as usual is being a butt about releasing anything that is good. so what else is new. this is a story about a boy wanting a horse,but end up settling for lamb instead and the lessons that he learns along with his grandma and sweet hearted uncle.
Highly Recommended Disney Title To Get.
For all ages.
This film is available on DVD for those in the US and Canada! June 8, 2008
RowMan (Torrance, CA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you've anxiously awaited a North American DVD release of this film only to be disappointed that Disney has delayed it indefinitely, there is an alternative! An official Region 4 Disney DVD has been released in Brazil, yet is 100% compatible with Region 1 NTSC systems of the US and Canada.
When searching for So Dear To My Heart here at Amazon, you'll find a few results. Look for the Disney DVD named "Meu Querido Carneirinho". Only the cover and disc artwork are in Portuguese, but when you play the disc, the first thing that you'll see is a selection of languages. Just choose "English" and from there you'll be able to enjoy the movie and wonderful special features exactly as if it was a US release.
Special Features include:
Rare Footage - About a half an hour of outtakes and unused footage.
Stills Gallery - Movie photos, posters, and production art.
Facts Gallery - Interesting trivia.
BTW, although the price might be attractive, stay away from the Chinese DVD release. I don't think it is even an official Disney disc. The picture quality is poor compared to the remastered Disney DVD and it has no special features.
This is my favorite video! January 27, 2007
Annie (Farmington, Mo)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This video is one of Disney's loveliest forgotten classics. It has been my favorite video ever since I was little. I am glad they are getting out a new DVD. What happened to all the good entertainment of yesterday? Buy this DVD! You will love it.
 great January 20, 2007
dad2 (Oregon)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
loved this story as a child...loved the movie when it came out...so i now own a copy
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