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The English king dies leaving no heir. In the churchyard of a cathedral in London, a sword appears imbedded in a stone. It is inscribed with a prophecy. Although many try, no one can budge the sword from the stone. Deep in the dark woods, Merlin the Magician begins to teach 11-year-old Arthur, who l...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Sword in the stone (Motion picture)
Corporate Author: Walt Disney Productions
Other Authors: Peet, Bill, Reitherman, Wolfgang, 1909-1985, Cabot, Sebastian, Swenson, Karl, 1908-1978, Sorensen, Rickie, 1946-1994, Matthews, Junius, 1890-1978, Tyler, Ginny, Wentworth, Martha, 1889-1974, Alden, Norm, 1924-2012, Napier, Alan, 1903-1988, Reitherman, Richard, Reitherman, Robert, White, T. H. (Terence Hanbury), 1906-1964
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language Notes:English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Edition:45th anniversary ed.
Subjects:
Arthur, > King > Juvenile films.
Merlin (Legendary character) > Juvenile films.
Swords > Juvenile films.
Tournaments, Medieval > England > Juvenile films.
Arthur, > King > Drama.
Merlin (Legendary character) > Drama.
Swords > Drama.
Tournaments, Medieval > England > Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Animated films.
Fantasy films.
Action and adventure films.
Children's films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:The English king dies leaving no heir. In the churchyard of a cathedral in London, a sword appears imbedded in a stone. It is inscribed with a prophecy. Although many try, no one can budge the sword from the stone. Deep in the dark woods, Merlin the Magician begins to teach 11-year-old Arthur, who lives in the castle of Sir Ector where he's an apprentice squire to Sir Kay. Arthur learns the basic truths of life, but he also runs into the evil Madam Mim, who tries to destroy him. A great tournament is held in London to pick a new king. Arthur, attending as Kay's squire, forgets Kay's sword, and runs back to the inn to get it, but the inn is locked. Arthur, seeing the sword in the stone, innocently, and easily, pulls it out. When the knights marvel at the wondrous sword and question where he got it, Arthur has to prove himself all over again by pulling the sword from the stone.
Item Description:Based on the book by T.H. White.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1963.
Special features: Merlin's Magical Academy game; bonus movie shorts; Disney song selection; Music and magic: the Sherman Brothers.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 79 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 chapter index card.
Format:DVD; region 1; NTSC; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Audience:MPAA rating: G.
Production Credits:Editor, Donald Halliday ; music, George Bruns ; art director, Ken Anderson.
ISBN:0788887882
9780788887888