Product Details

• Actors: Kevin Corcoran, Henry Calvin, Gene Sheldon, Bob Sweeney, Richard Eastham
• Directors: Charles Barton
• Writers: Bill Walsh, James Otis Kaler, Lillie Hayward
• Producers: Bill Walsh
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: August 2, 2005
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005JNF1
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,940 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Toby Tyler" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Straight from the vault of Disney’s bygone classics comes this 1960 family film about a boy who joins the circus, based on the book of the same name by James Otis Kaler. Kevin Corcoran (Old Yeller, Swiss Family Robinson) is unsurpassed as the earnest and endearing Toby Tyler, an orphan who lives with his poverty-stricken aunt and uncle until the day he is told he’s a "millstone around their necks." When the circus comes to town, Toby runs away to join the vagabond life of the big top. Although his concessionaire boss is a con man, Toby makes fast friends with Ben Cotter (Henry Calvin) and Sam Treat (Gene Sheldon) who protect him and, in the end, receive much more from Toby than they give. The movie’s best moments center on Toby’s camaraderie with a mischievous chimp he names Mr. Stubbs. The final circus scenes of Toby’s equine acrobatics with the pretty Mademoiselle Jeanette (Barbara Beaird), and comedic stunts with Mr. Stubbs are well worth the price of admission. The three-ring comedy is sweet and simple, sprinkled with a few wholesome life lessons. Marvelously directed in Disney’s vintage style by Charles Barton (The Shaggy Dog), the overall effect will tug on a family’s heartstrings and funny bone. (All ages) --Lynn Gibson

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TOBY TYLER - DVD Movie

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Disney's best family classics., April 25, 2005

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R. Christenson "SpaceComics.com" (Pine, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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Based on the classic children's novel, Toby Tyler is ideal material for a Disney movie. You may remember Kevin Corcoran from several other Disney classics, including Swiss Family Robinson, Old Yeller, etc. and so forth. Here he plays a young boy who runs away from home and joins the circus. The circus adventure and comedy is a bit predictable, but well played and well served by the high Disney production values with great color, stunts, etc.
My favorite part of the movie involves Toby Tyler learning to ride and do stunts standing on a horse, and they have him tied to a pole that swings around a post to follow the galloping horse. I can't describe the scene in words, you just have to see this bit of comic genius. It's worth the price of the DVD for this one segment alone.
But if that's not enough for you, you get a plethora of circus performances and exotic animals in color. Highly recommended for the whole family to watch together.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Walt Disney's best!, January 15, 2005

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Mary Ann Rathfon "Dave Mary Rathfon" (Bradford, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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We own an old VHS copy of Toby Tyler. Our 2 1/2 year old grandson, who is not interested in television, viewed this movie with amazement. He watched the entire movie and loved it.

Our Uncle Mike was Walt Disney's private chauffeur for years. We're sure Walt would want all his childrens movies released on DVD's,for our future generations.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its more than a movie, October 16, 2005

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Sarah B. Sherk "Shmercker" (Columbia, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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Toby Tyler, is a wonderful movie! I really don't know what the fuss is about it being in wide or full screens. the VHS was a fullscreen tape, and it was great. so there is no need to be worried about the widescreen effect. Either way its a great family movie, with lots to say and teach us, about values, love, and friendships. I Suggest this movie to everyone!