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Misty (1961)

Starring: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell Director: James B. Clark Rating: G (General Audience) Format: DVD
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  • Actors: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour, Duke Farley
  • Directors: James B. Clark
  • Writers: Marguerite Henry, Ted Sherdeman
  • Producers: Robert B. Radnitz
  • Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: G (General Audience)
  • Studio: Koch Vision
  • DVD Release Date: November 25, 2008
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001E1HCR8
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,165 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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This 1961 family film, based on the novel by Marguerite Henry, inspired a generation of children to name their pet dogs, cats, turtles, and so on after the lovely colt of the title. Set on Virginia's coastal island of Chincoteague, the film begins on "Pony-Penning Day," an annual celebration that involves rounding up for auction wild ponies on neighboring islands. Two young children, a brother and sister (David Ladd, son of Alan, and Pam Smith), capture an elusive mare nicknamed Phantom and hope to take ownership of her colt, Misty. A stranger has other plans, however, setting his mind on buying both animals, and the disappointed kids turn to their sympathetic townspeople to find a way out of the dilemma. A great-looking film shot on location, Misty is an effusive adventure about that special, even mythic, bond between children and wild creatures. Performances are strong, the scenery is splendid, and the film lingers in the memory for a long, long time. --Tom Keogh


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Based on the Newbery Honor Award-winning novel "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry...
The beloved family classic starring David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell and Anne Seymour

On an island off the Virginia coast lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the mysterious Phantom, a rarely seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her - that is, until a young brother and sister lay eyes on her. Although Phantom would remain a creature of the wild, her gentle, loyal colt Misty would stay in their lives forever.


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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Movie Adapted from a Great Book!!, April 28, 2003
By Deborah L. Woodstuff "IntoTea" (Wellsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Misty [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I have been a Misty fan since my childhood and love all of Marguerite Henry's books. This is a great family film. This film is filled with timeless family values. A wonderful film for all ages. Filmed on location in Chincoteague and Assateague the scenery is beautiful. We hope to witness Pony Penning Day first hand next year and see the recently unveiled Misty statue on Chincoteague.

Paul and Maureen fall in love with The Phantom the first time they see her on Assateague Island. Their deceased father also loved The Phantom and the two children set their hearts on buying her after the pony roundup. The do all kinds of small jobs to raise [money] needed to purchase her.
When the roundup occurs it is discovered that The Phantom has a young foal which is quickly called Misty and the two decide they want to buy them both. I can't tell you any more without revealing the entire story so you will just have to watch the rest yourself to find out what happens. You will not be disappointed.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Faithful to the Book, August 3, 2002
This review is from: Misty [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Shot on location on Chincoteague and Assateague Island, this movie wisely sticks to the original souce material. Misty fans of all ages will want to see this movie so they can see the places mentioned in the book and watch a real Pony Penning Day roundup.

Both the book and movie characters were based on real people (and ponies). Misty was an equine celebrity with children all over America. After a storm nearly destroyed Chincoteague, the real Misty often appeared in theaters where this film was shown to raise money to rebuild the island.

Arthur O'Connell as Grandpa Beebe was a disappointment. He doesn't speak in the warm, grizzled ways like the character in the book and he doesn't even have a Southern accent.

The film was shot in CinamaScope and the video is formatted in pan-and-scan. There are many instances during the film where the cropped picture looks distorted because of this. If you really want to enjoy the beauty of this film, hold out for a widescreen version on DVD. It would be nice if future editions of this film also had a documentary about the real Misty and her life.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Close To The Book, May 2, 2003
By G. H. Chapman (Kingston, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This movie was made in 1961, just four years after my family moved from Chincoteague. Many of the great town folk of Chincoteague are in the movie, including the barber that used to cut my hair when I was four, and gave me a penny for not crying.
I've seen the DVD version recently, almost 50 years since my last Pony Penning Day. It brought back so many memories of my childhood, and my favorite book at the time. It has a great message for children - set goals, work hard, and you will achieve - it also shows the love man has for God's great creatures. A great movie for kid's who love horses!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Misty DVD
I was very pleased to find this movie for my class. The seller emailed when the item was shipped, every thing was in a timely manner.
Published 5 months ago by T. Branson

4.0 out of 5 stars Warm, fuzzy horse story
Two children, Maureen and Paul, are living with Grandma & Grandpa after the deaths of their parents. Grandpa raises ponies. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Judith

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie for kid horse lovers as well as grandparents!
I am so glad I purchased this movie!.. My 5 year old granddaughter loves it but all horse lovers will love it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Carol Wittler

5.0 out of 5 stars A HORSE STORY MOVIE FOR KIDS AND OLDER FANS OF THE BOOK
This film brings all the excitement found in the book "Misty" (by Marguerite Henry) to the screen. It is beautiful in its setting near the Atlantic. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Harold Wolf

5.0 out of 5 stars "Misty (1961) ... David Ladd ... Koch Vision (2008)"
Koch Vision and 20th Century Fox presents "MISTY" (4 June 1961) (91 ins/Color) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- It has a very Disney/family style, a very solid, down-to-earth... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Lovins

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent new widescreen DVD of MISTY
Koch DVD has gone the extra mile and released the 1961 family classic MISTY in a properly letterboxed DVD that preserves the original aspect ratio (2:35-1). Read more
Published 12 months ago by John Black

5.0 out of 5 stars the horse tale of incredible fame
The book Misty of Chincoteague has long been considered a family favorite in our household (multi-generation) and this film is a super telling of the story of the wild stallions... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Compusurge

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I read the book to my two children, age 11 yo son and 5 yo daughter. My son was excited to get the movie. However, when we watched it, my son was disappointed. Read more
Published on October 22, 2006 by Suzanne

3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly Good Adaptation of the Novel
(There is now a widescreen version of this movie, and I give that version a 4 out of 5 stars. You really miss a lot of the beauty of the location filming with the pan and scan... Read more
Published on October 16, 2006 by L. M Young

3.0 out of 5 stars The film is ok but misses some points from the book
The film is ok, but like many childern film adaptations, misses some key points in the book and just doesn't give me the same feel as the book does. Read more
Published on February 18, 2005 by K. E. Guenther

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