EDIT: This list updated on 18 DEC 2011
FROM PREMIERE RELEASE, WALT DISNEY PRESSBOOKS...
"Johnny Tremain" 1957 Premiere Release Information:"Mr. Exhibitor - This Is Important!
Best projection results are obtained by using the following aspect ratios in the presentation of Walt Disney's "Johnny Tremain":
From: 1:33 to 1 To: 1:75 to 1
Warning! Please do not go beyond 1:75 to 1 aspect ratio or you will lose top and bottom of picture."
(NOTE: The DVD release of "Johnny Tremain" is 1.33:1. As long as this is an open matte transfer on the DVD, it would be consistent with one option of theatrical framing. The other option would include 1.75:1.)
"Perri" 1957 Premiere Release Information:"MR. EXHIBITOR - PLEASE NOTE!
Best Projection Results Are Obtained By Using The Following Aspect Ratios In The Presentation Of Walt Disney's "Perri":
FROM - 1:33 to 1
TO - 1:75 to 1
Please Do Not Go Beyond 1:75 to 1 Aspect Ratio Or You Will Lose Top And Bottom Of Picture."
(NOTE: The DVD release of "Perri" is 1.33:1. As long as this is an open matte transfer on the DVD, it would be consistent with one option of theatrical framing. The other option would include 1.75:1.)
"Old Yeller" 1957 Premiere Release Information:
"Mr. Exhibitor...Please Note
For best projection results in the presentation of "Old Yeller"
Use Aspect Ratio 1.85 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for "Old Yeller" was 1.85:1, the Vault Disney release is misframed at 1.75:1, as well as on the 2-Movie Collection with it's sequel, "Savage Sam".)
"The Light In The Forest" 1958 Premiere Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR - - - PLEASE NOTE
For Best Projection Results in the Presentation of "THE LIGHT IN THE FOREST" Use
Aspect Ratio 1:75 to 1."
(NOTE: This film has NOT been released on DVD. Tell Disney you want it, and released in the proper framing of 1.75:1. Call Disney at 1-800-723-4763.)
"Tonka" 1958 Premiere Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR - PLEASE NOTE!
For Best Projection Results In The Presentation of "Tonka" Use ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is at an (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) 1.33:1 ratio.)
"Sleeping Beauty" 1959 Premiere Release Information:http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/ ... 1508c.html
"IMPORTANT! The 35mm Print of "Sleeping Beauty" Must Be Projected at an Aspect Ratio of 2.35 to 1"
"MR. EXHIBITOR...IMPORTANT NOTE!
To Present "Sleeping Beauty" In It's Full, Breathtaking Scope, It Is Absolutely Necessary That You Use Aspect Ratio 2:35 to 1"
(NOTE: While the Platinum Edition DVD/Blu Ray release of "Sleeping Beauty" was open matte at 2.55:1, the Special Edition DVD release of the film is in the proper aspect ratio of 2.35:1.)
"The Shaggy Dog" 1959 Premiere Release Information:http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
(NOTE: The theatre kit states a running time of 104 min., while the DVD releases state 102 min. That's a loss of 2 minutes.)
"MR. EXHIBITOR...PLEASE NOTE!
For Best Projection Results in the Presentation of "The Shaggy Dog" Use Aspect Ratio 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: The "Wild and Woolly" Edition DVD of "The Shaggy Dog" is the only release to correctly present it in it's theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"Darby O'Gill And The Little People" 1959 Premiere Release Information:
"A Reminder...
For Best Projection Results in the Presentation of Walt Disney's "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" Use Aspect Ratio 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing was instructed to be matted to 1.75:1, the DVD release only presents the film in an Open-matte 1.33:1 ratio.)
"Kidnapped" 1960 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Mysteries Of The Deep" premiered with this. Also, the theatre kit states a running time of 97 min., while the DVD release states 95 min. That's a loss of 2 minutes.)
"MR. EXHIBITOR PLEASE NOTE
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of Walt Disney's "Kidnapped," do not exceed
ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1
or you will lose top and bottom of the picture."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Pollyanna" 1960 Premiere Release Information:"MR. EXHIBITOR PLEASE NOTE
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of Walt Disney's "Pollyanna" do not exceed
ASPECT RATIO 1.75 To 1
or you will lose top and bottom of the picture."
(NOTE: The Vault Disney DVD release presents the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"Jungle Cat" 1960 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "The Hound That Thought He Was A Racoon" premiered with this.)
"MISTER EXHIBITOR, PLEASE NOTE!
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in presentation of JUNGLE CAT, do not exceed
ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1
or you will lose top and bottom of picture."
(NOTE: "Jungle Cat" is presented on Walt Disney's Legacy Collection: True-Life Adventures, Volume 3 - Creatures of the Wild, in a Pan & Scan 1.33:1 ratio.)
"Ten Who Dared" 1960 Premiere Release Information:
"MISTER EXHIBITOR, PLEASE NOTE: Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in presentation of TEN WHO DARED, do not exceed ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1 or you will lose top and bottom of picture"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Swiss Family Robinson" 1960 Premiere Release Information:http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
(NOTE: On its initial release, "Swiss Family Robinson" was available in two different formats for theatres. The first was a Cinemascope format which required the projectionist to use a special lense for the projection of the picture. The other option was a standard version which did not use a special lense, but would be matted in theatres. Also, the theatre kit states that the running time of the film is 2 Hours and 8 Minutes, while the DVD release is 126 minutes. That makes a loss of 2 minutes.)
"Mr. Exhibitor...Please Note!
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of Walt Disney's "Swiss Family Robinson" do not exceed
Aspect Ratio 2:35 to 1
or you will lose top and bottom of the picture"
(NOTE: The Vault Disney DVD release presents the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1.)
"One Hundred And One Dalmatians" 1961 Premiere Release Information:(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "The Horse With The Flying Tail" premiered with this.)
"MR. EXHIBITOR PLEASE NOTE
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" do not exceed
ASPECT RATIO 1:33 to 1
or you will lose top and bottom of picture"
(NOTE: All DVD releases of "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" are at 1.33:1. As long as these are an open matte transfer, it would be consistent with the theatrical framing.)
"The Absent-Minded Professor" 1961 Premiere Release Information:
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
"MR. EXHIBITOR - AN IMPORTANT NOTE!
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of "THE ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR" you must use
ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1.
WARNING: If projected at a ratio less than 1:75 to 1 there will be a black border at top and/or bottom of screen!"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical release of this film was 1.75:1, the DVD releases of the film are misframed at 1.66:1.)
"The Parent Trap" 1961 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "Donald and the Wheel" premiered with this.)
"MR. EXHIBITOR - AN IMPORTANT NOTE!
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of WALT DISNEY'S "THE PARENT TRAP" you must use
ASPECT RATIO 1.75 to 1.
WARNING: If projected at a ratio less than 1.75 to 1, there will be a black border at top and/or bottom of screen!"
(NOTE: The packaging for the Vault Disney release states an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, while the packaging for the 2-Movie Collection with it's sequel, "Parent Trap II", states a 1.85:1 ratio.)
"Greyfriars Bobby" 1961 Premiere Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR - PLEASE NOTE!
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of "GREYFRIARS BOBBY" you must use
ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1
WARNING: IF PROJECTED AT A RATIO LESS THAN 1:75 to 1 THERE WILL BE A BLACK BORDER AT TOP AND/ OR BOTTOM OF SCREEN!"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Babes In Toyland" 1961 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "Aquamania" premiered with this. Also, the theatre kit states a running time of 100 Minutes, while the DVD release states 106 min., that's a gain of 6 minutes!)
"Mr. Exhibitor...
Perfect projection will assure your audiences of getting all the wonderful pleasures of "Babes in Toyland"... so be sure to use
ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1.
WARNING: If projected at a ratio less than 1:75 to 1 there will be a black border at top and/or bottom of screen!"
(NOTE: There has never been a widescreen release of this film on any home media format. All releases have been zoomed in to a Pan & Scan transfer.)
"Moon Pilot" 1962 Premiere Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR...PLEASE NOTE!
Put your patrons in the top entertainment hemisphere and give them the best possible picture on your theatre screen.
For maximum projection results in the presentation of Walt Disney's "Moon Pilot" be sure not to exceed
ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1.
WARNING: If projected at a ratio less than 1:75 to 1 there will be a black border at top and/or bottom of screen!"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Bon Voyage!" 1962 Premiere Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR!
To Present this Wonderful Screen Entertainment at its Best, Project at ASPECT RATIO 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Big Red" 1962 Premiere Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR - PLEASE NOTE!
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of "BIG RED" you must use
ASPECT RATIO 1.75 to 1
WARNING: If projected at a ratio less than 1.75 to 1 there will be a black border at top and/or bottom of screen!"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the Anchor Bay DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1, and has a Pan & Scan version, while the Disney DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Almost Angels"/ "Lady And The Tramp" 1962 Combo Premiere/ Re-Release Information:
(NOTE: When "Almost Angels" premiered in theatres, a re-release of "Lady And The Tramp" was attached with it.)
"Mr. Exhibitor Please Note
For the best possible viewing project
"Lady and the Tramp", in CinemaScope, at Aspect Ratio 2:35 to 1
Then, for "Almost Angels", switch to Aspect Ratio 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: "Lady and the Tramp" is available in the widescreen 2.35:1 aspect ratio on the Limited Issue DVD, while the Platinum Edition has it at a 2.55:1 aspect ratio. "Almost Angels" is NOT available on DVD. Tell Disney you want it, and released in the proper framing of 1.75:1. Call Disney at 1-800-723-4763.)
"The Fighting Prince Of Donegal" 1966 Premiere Release Information:
"Mr. Showman;
THE ASPECT RATIO of "The Fighting Prince of Donegal" is 1:85 to 1.
Adhere to this ratio to achieve the best screen image possible, and a quality image for your theatre."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.85:1, the DVD release is at an (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) 1.33:1 ratio.)
"Follow Me, Boys!" 1966 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The theatre kit states that the running time of the film is 131 minutes, while the DVD release is 133 minutes. That makes an extra 2 minutes.)
"Mr. Showman:
The Aspect Ratio of "Follow Me, Boys!" is 1:75 to 1
Adhere to this ratio to achieve the best screen image possible, and a quality image for your theatre."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film is 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Monkeys, Go Home!" 1967 Premiere Release Information:
"Mr. Exhibitor!
THE ASPECT RATIO OF "MONKEYS, GO HOME!" is 1.75:1
ADHERE TO THIS RATIO TO ACHIEVE THE BEST POSSIBLE SCREEN IMAGE."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"The Adventures Of Bullwhip Griffin" 1967 Premiere Release Information:
"Mr. Showman;
THE ASPECT RATIO of "The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin" is 1:75 to 1
Adhere to this ratio to achieve the best screen image possible, and a quality image for your theatre"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film is 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.66:1.)
"The One And Only, Genuine, Original Family Band" 1968 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The theatre kit states that the running time of the film is 116 minutes, 58 seconds, while the DVD release is only 110 minutes. That is a loss of almost 7 minutes!)
"Mr. Exhibitor - An Important Note
Give your patrons the best possible picture on your theatre screen. For top projection results in the presentation of "THE ONE AND ONLY, GENUINE, ORIGINAL FAMILY BAND" you must use
ASPECT RATIO 1.85 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.85:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Never A Dull Moment" 1968 Premiere Release Information: "MR. EXHIBITOR: THE ASPECT RATIO of "Never A Dull Moment" is 1:75 to 1
Adhere to this ratio to achieve the best screen image possible, and a quality image for your theatre"
(NOTE: The DVD release presents the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"The Aristocats" 1970 Premiere Release Information: "MR. EXHIBITOR THE ASPECT RATIO FOR "THE ARISTOCATS" FOR BEST SCREEN QUALITY IS 175 TO 1."
(NOTE: Only the Special Edition DVD release of "The Aristocats" presents the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"King Of The Grizzlies" 1970 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO is 1:75 to 1
Adhere to this ratio to achieve the best screen image possible, and a quality image for your theatre."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is (Open-matte/ Pan & Scanned?) at 1.33:1.)
"The Wild Country" 1971 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR DISNEY'S "THE WILD COUNTRY" IS 175 TO 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is framed at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"The Barefoot Executive" 1971 Premiere Release Information:
"TO ACHIEVE THE BEST SCREEN QUALITY FOR "BAREFOOT EXECUTIVE," IT IS NECESSARY THAT YOU ADHERE TO THE ASPECT RATIO OF 1:75 TO 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is framed at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Scandalous John" 1971 Premiere Release Information:"FOR YOUR AUDIENCE PLEASURE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ADHERE TO THE ASPECT RATIO OF 2.35 To 1"
(NOTE: The DVD release presents the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1.)
"$1,000,000 Duck" 1971 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "$1,000,000 Duck", to achieve maximum theatrical quality, is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing of the film is 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Bedknobs And Broomsticks" 1971 Premiere Release Information:
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
(NOTE: The theatre kit states a running time of 1 HR. 57 MIN., while the DVD releases are at 139 min. That's a gain of 22 minutes!)
"To Create the Utmost Magical Effect, "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" Must Be Shown at an Aspect Ratio of 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD releases of the film are misframed at 1.66:1.)
"The Biscuit Eater" 1972 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "The Biscuit Eater" is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing of the film is 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Now You See Him, Now You Don't" 1972 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR BEST VIEWING QUALITY IS 1.75 To 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1.)
"Napoleon And Samantha" 1972 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR "NAPOLEON AND SAMANTHA" IS 1.75 TO 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film is 1.75:1, it is misframed on both the Disney and Anchor Bay DVDs at 1.85:1, and the Anchor Bay DVD also has a Pan & Scan version.)
"Snowball Express" 1972 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "The Magic of Walt Disney World" premiered with this.)
"The Aspect Ratio For Best Viewing Quality Is 1.75 To 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film is 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"The World's Greatest Athlete" 1973 Premiere Release Information:
"The aspect ratio to achieve the "World's Greatest Screen Image" is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing of the film is 1.75:1, the DVD release is 1.85:1.)
"Charley And The Angel"/ "Cinderella" 1973 Combo Premiere/ Re-Release Information:
(NOTE: When "Charley And The Angel" premiered in theatres, a re-release of "Cinderella" was attached with it.)
"The aspect ratio of "CHARLEY AND THE ANGEL" / "CINDERELLA" to achieve the best screen image is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: "Charley And The Angel" has NOT been released on DVD. Tell Disney you want it, and released in the proper framing of 1.75:1. Call Disney at 1-800-723-4763. Also, apparently "Cinderella" was presented in 1973 in an aspect ratio of 1.75:1 which hadn't been invented until about 5 years after "Cinderella" premiered, and therefore this showing is an example of the critically frowned upon re-release of Disney animated films in improper aspect ratios.)
"One Little Indian" 1973 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio to best present all the adventure of "One Little Indian" is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film is 1.75:1, it is misframed on both the Disney and Anchor Bay DVDs at 1.85:1, and the Anchor Bay DVD also has a Pan & Scan version.)
"Superdad" 1973 Premiere Release Information:
"The aspect ratio of SUPERDAD to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing is 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Robin Hood" 1973 Premiere Release Information: "The Aspect Ratio for "Robin Hood" to achieve that OO-DE-LOLLY GOLLY screen image is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: The "Most Wanted" Edition DVD is the only properly framed release of Robin Hood.)
"Herbie Rides Again" 1974 Premiere Release Information:http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
"The Aspect Ratio for "HERBIE RIDES AGAIN" to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: The DVD release presents this film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"The Bears And I"/ "The Shaggy Dog" 1974 Combo Premiere/ Re-Release Information:
(NOTE: When "The Bears and I" premiered in theatres, a re-release of "The Shaggy Dog"was attached with it.)
"The aspect ratio for "The Bears and I" and " The Shaggy Dog" to achieve that perfect screen image is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: "The Bears and I" is NOT available on DVD. Tell Disney you want it and in its proper aspect ratio of 1.75:1. Call Disney at 1-800-723-4763.)
"The Castaway Cowboy"/ "The Absent-Minded Professor" 1974 Combo Premiere/ Re-Release Information:
(NOTE: When "The Castaway Cowboy" premiered in theatres, a re-release of "The Absent-Minded Professor" was attached with it.)
"The aspect ratio for "The Castaway Cowboy" and "The Absent-Minded Professor" to achieve that perfect screen image is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for "The Castaway Cowboy" was 1.75:1, the DVD releases are at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"The Island At The Top Of The World" 1974 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "Winnie The Pooh And Tigger Too!" premiered with this.)
"The Aspect Ratio for "THE ISLAND AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD" to achieve the best screen image is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD releases of the film are 1.66:1 and 1.85:1.)
"The Strongest Man In The World" 1975 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "The Strongest Man in the World" to create the most spectacular screen image is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this release is 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Escape To Witch Mountain" 1975 Premiere Release Information: "The Aspect Ratio for "ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN" to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: Both DVD releases properly display the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"The Apple Dumpling Gang" 1975 Premiere Release Information: "MR. EXHIBITOR: THE ASPECT RATIO TO BEST EXHIBIT THE HILARIOUS WILD WEST ACTION IN THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG IS 1-75 TO 1."
(NOTE: The DVD release presents the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"One Of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing" 1975 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio For "ONE OF OUR DINOSAURS IS MISSING" to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1."
(NOTE: This film has NOT been released on DVD in Region 1. Tell Disney you want it, and released in the proper framing of 1.75:1. Call Disney at 1-800-723-4763.)
"No Deposit, No Return" 1976 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN" to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Ride A Wild Pony"/ "Dumbo" 1976 Combo Premiere/ Re-Release Information:
(NOTE: When "Ride a Wild Pony" premiered, a re-release of the 1941 full length animated feature, "Dumbo" was attached with it.)
"The Aspect Ratio for "RIDE A WILD PONY" and "DUMBO" to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the theatrical ratio for "Ride a Wild Pony" is 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/Pan & Scan?) ratio.) Also, apparently "Dumbo" was presented in 1975 in an aspect ratio of 1.75:1 which hadn't been invented until almost 15 years after "Dumbo" premiered, and therefore this showing is an example of the critically frowned upon re-release of Disney animated films in improper aspect ratios.)
"Gus" 1976 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for GUS to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Treasure Of Matecumbe" 1976 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "TREASURE OF MATECUMBE" to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"The Shaggy D.A." 1976 Premiere Release Information:
"To make "The Shaggy D.A." a winner on your screen THE ASPECT RATIO Is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1.)
"Freaky Friday" 1977 Premiere Release Information:
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
"To make "Freaky Friday" a winner on your screen THE ASPECT RATIO IS 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1.)
"The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh" 1977 Premiere Release Information:
"To pooh-ject a pooh-rific picture on your screen THE ASPECT RATIO IS 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD releases are at an Open-matte 1.33:1 ratio.)
"The Littlest Horse Thieves" 1977 Premiere Release Information:
"For the biggest and best picture of "The Littlest Horse Thieves" on your screen THE ASPECT RATIO IS 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the Anchor Bay DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1, and has a Pan & Scan version, while the Disney DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"The Rescuers" 1977 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The live-action featurette "A Tale of Two Critters" premiered with this.)
"To make the world's smallest secret agents the right size to vanquish the world's wickedest woman, THE ASPECT RATIO is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing of this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.66:1.)
"Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo" 1977 Premiere Release Information:
"To make Herbie a winner on your screen THE ASPECT RATIO IS 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Pete's Dragon" 1977 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The theatre kit states that the running time of the film is 2 hours and 7 minutes, while the DVD release is 2 hours and 9 minutes. That makes an extra 2 minutes.)
"So Elliott the Dragon can be seen at his brazzle dazzle best, please project "Pete's Dragon" at the
ASPECT RATIO 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.66:1.)
"Candleshoe" 1978 Premiere Release Information:
"To make "Candleshoe" a gleaming treasure on your screen
THE ASPECT RATIO IS 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: "Candleshoe" is misframed on the Anchor Bay release at 1.66:1, and according to this sites review, is also misframed at 1.66:1, despite packaging stating 1.85:1, on the Disney release.)
"Return From Witch Mountain" 1978 Premiere Release Information:"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR AN OUT OF THIS WORLD SCREEN IMAGE IS 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: The DVD release of "Return From Witch Mountain" presents the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.75:1.)
"The Cat From Outer Space" 1978 Premiere Release Information:"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR AN OUT OF THIS WORLD SCREEN IMAGE IS 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the Anchor Bay release is misframed at 1.66:1. For the Disney release, the packaging states 1.75:1, presenting the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio, though this sites review says it is at 1.78:1.)
"Hot Lead And Cold Feet" 1978 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A BLAZING IMAGE IS 1:75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film is 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1.)
"The North Avenue Irregulars" 1979 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for a screen image that's gangbusters is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the Anchor Bay DVD release is misframed at 1.66:1. For the Disney release, the packaging states 1.85:1, though this sites review says it is at 1.78:1.)
"Unidentified Flying Oddball" 1979 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SUPER IMAGE IS 1:75 TO 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, it is misframed at 1.66:1, and also has a pan & scan version, on the Anchor Bay release. For the Disney release, the packaging states 1.85:1, though this sites review says it is at 1.78:1.)
"The Black Hole" 1979 Premiere Release Information: "FOR A PERFECT PRESENTATION THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SUPER WIDESCREEN IMAGE MUST BE 2:35 to 1"
(NOTE: Both the Disney and Anchor Bay DVDs present "The Black Hole" in it's original theatrical aspect ratio.)
"The Watcher In The Woods" 1980 Aborted Initial Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The theatre kit states that the running time of the film is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. The DVD release is merely 83 minutes. That makes a missing 17 minutes!)
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SPIRITED IMAGE IS 1:75 TO 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1.)
"The Last Flight Of Noah's Ark" 1980 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO TO CAPTURE ALL THE ADVENTURE IS 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: Both the Anchor Bay and Disney DVD releases are misframed at 1.85:1.)
"Herbie Goes Bananas" 1980 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The theatre kit states that the running time of the film is 100 minutes, while the DVD release is 102 minutes. That makes an extra 2 minutes.)
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SUPER IMAGE IS 1:75 To 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Amy" 1981 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A HEART-FELT IMAGE IS 1:75 TO 1"
(NOTE: This film has NOT been released on DVD. Tell Disney you want it, and released in the proper framing of 1.75:1. Call Disney at 1-800-723-4763.)
"The Fox And The Hound" 1981 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SPARKLING IMAGE IS 1:75 TO 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD releases are Pan & Scanned at 1.33:1.)
"Condorman" 1981 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO TO CAPTURE ALL THE SOARING ADVENTURE IS 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, it is misframed on both the Disney and Anchor Bay DVDs at 2.35:1, and the Anchor Bay DVD also has a 1.33:1 Pan & Scan version.)
"The Watcher In The Woods" 1981 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SPIRITED IMAGE IS 1:75 TO 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1.)
"Night Crossing" 1982 Premiere Release Information:
"The aspect ratio for a Super Image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, the DVD release is at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/Pan & Scan?) ratio.)
"Tron" 1982 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR AN EXCITING SCREEN IMAGE IS 2:35 TO 1"
(NOTE: The original theatrical framing for this film was the more common 2.35:1 (35mm prints), and also 2.20:1 (70mm prints) for some venues. It is presented on DVD at a 2.20:1 ratio.)
"Tex" 1982 Premiere Release Information:
"The aspect ratio to capture all the drama of "Tex" is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this film was 1.75:1, it is misframed on both the Disney and Anchor Bay DVDs at 1.85:1, and the Anchor Bay DVD also has a 1.33:1 Pan & Scan version.)
"Trenchcoat" 1983 Premiere Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for a Super Image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: This film has NOT been released on DVD. Tell Disney you want it, and released in the proper framing of 1.75:1. Call Disney at 1-800-723-4763.)
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" 1983 Premiere Release Information:
(NOTE: The theatre kit states that the running time of the film is 97 minutes, while the Disney DVD release is 95 minutes. That makes a loss of 2 minutes.)
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SUPER IMAGE IS 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the Anchor Bay DVD release is misframed at 1.66:1, the Disney DVD release is misframed at 1.85:1.)
"Never Cry Wolf" 1983 Premiere Release Information:
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SUPER IMAGE IS 1.75 TO 1"
(NOTE: Both the Anchor Bay and Disney releases on DVD are misframed at 1.85:1.)
Premiere Release, Walt Disney Pressbooks not having projecton instructions in them...
1953 - The Sword And The Rose/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Prowlers Of The Everglades" premiered with this.)
1954 - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea/
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "Grand Canyonscope" premiered with this.)
1955 - Davy Crockett, King Of The Wild Frontier/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Arizona Sheepdog" premiered with this.)
1955 - Lady And The Tramp/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Switzerland" premiered with this.)
1955 - The African Lion
1955 - The Littlest Outlaw
1956 - Secrets Of Life/
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "A Cowboy Needs A Horse" and the live-action featurette, "Cow Dog" premiered with this. Also, the theatre kit states a runtime of 73 min., while the DVD release states 70 min. That's a loss of 3 minutes.)
1956 - Westward Ho The Wagons!/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Disneyland U.S.A." premiered with this.)
1960 - The Sign Of Zorro
1963 - Son Of Flubber/
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
(NOTE: The theatre kit states a runtime of 100 min., while the DVD release states 103 min. That's a gain of 3 minutes.)
1963 - Miracle Of The White Stallions
1963 - Savage Sam/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Yellowstone Cubs" premiered with this.)
1963 - Summer Magic
1963 - The Incredible Journey
1963 - The Sword In The Stone
1964 - The Misadventures Of Merlin Jones
1964 - A Tiger Walks
1964 - The Three Lives Of Thomasina
1964 - The Moon-Spinners
1964 - Mary Poppins
1964 - Emil And The Detectives/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "The Tattooed Police Horse" premiered with this.)
1965 - Those Calloways
1965 - The Monkey's Uncle/
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "Freewayphobia" premiered with this.)
1966 - The Ugly Dachshund/
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "Winnie The Pooh And The Honey Tree" premiered with this.)
1966 - Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N./
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Run, Appaloosa, Run!" premiered with this.)
1967 - The Gnome-Mobile/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "The Legend Of The Boy And The Eagle" premiered with this.)
1967 - Charlie, The Lonesome Cougar
1967 - The Jungle Book
1968 - Blackbeard's Ghost
1968 - The Horse In The Gray Flannel Suit/
(NOTE: The animated featurette, "Winnie The Pooh And The Blustery Day" premiered with this.)
1969 - Smith!
1969 - The Love Bug
1969 - Rascal/
(NOTE: The live-action featurette, "Hang Your Hat On The Wind" premiered with this.)
1969 - The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes/
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid ... production
1979 - Take Down (American Film Consortium/ Disney)
1980 - Midnight Madness
1980 - Popeye (Paramount/ Disney)*
1981 - Dragonslayer (Paramount/ Disney)*
*Paramount Pictures Pressbook
FROM RE-RELEASE, WALT DISNEY PRESSBOOKS...
"Bambi" 1957 Re-Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR! PLEASE NOTE!
BEST PROJECTION RESULTS ARE OBTAINED BY USING THE FOLLOWING ASPECT RATIOS IN THE PRESENTATION OF WALT DISNEY'S "BAMBI"
FROM: 1.33 to 1
TO: 1.66 to 1
WARNING! Please do not go beyond 1.66 to 1 aspect ratio or you will lose top and bottom of picture."
(NOTE: The original theatrical framing for "Bambi" when it premiered in 1942 was 1.33:1. Therefore the 1.66:1 matting, in some venues, of this 1957 re-release is another example of the critically frowned upon theatrical re-releases of Disney films in improper aspect ratios.)
"Peter Pan" 1958 Re-Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR PLEASE NOTE
For Best Projection Results In The Presentation of "Peter Pan" Use Aspect Ratio 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: The premiere of "Peter Pan" was in 1953, just prior to the release of the film "Shane" which introduced the practice of matting films to a widescreen aspect ratio. Therefore it is impossible for the premiere of "Peter Pan" to have been matted. One would include this presentation in the critically frowned upon re-release of Disney animated films with improper framing, however Walt himself was still alive and therefore one has to pause and wonder if he would prefer a widescreen version of the film. Either way, the original theatrical aspect ratio is 1.33:1 and is available on all the DVD releases of this title.)
"Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs" 1958 Re-Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR...PLEASE NOTE
For Best Projection Results In The Presentation Of "Snow White" Use Aspect Ratio 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: The original theatrical framing for "Snow White" when it premiered in 1937 was 1.33:1. Therefore the 1.75:1 matting of this 1958 re-release is another example of the critically frowned upon theatrical re-releases of Disney films in improper aspect ratios.)
"Swiss Family Robinson" 1968 Re-Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR...PLEASE NOTE!
RUNNING TIME: 2 HOURS AND 8 MINUTES
For top projection results do not exceed ASPECT RATIO 2:35 TO 1"
(NOTE: This matches the original pressbook and presentation of Swiss Family Robinson, though the DVD has a runtime of 126 min, two minutes fewer than what is stated in this re-release pressbook and in the original pressbook.)
"Son Of Flubber" 1970 Re-Release Information:
(NOTE: The live-action featurette "Dad, Can I Borrow the Car? premiered with this re-release.)
"The Aspect Ratio for "Son of Flubber" is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the theatrical re-release framing is 1.75:1, the DVD release is 1.33:1.)
"Dumbo"/ "The Legend Of Lobo" 1972 Combo Re-Release Information:
"MR. EXHIBITOR PLEASE NOTE!
To achieve maximum theatrical quality, project these films at the aspect ratio indicated below:
"DUMBO" Aspect Ratio 1.75 to 1/ "THE LEGEND OF LOBO" Aspect Ratio 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the theatrical ratio for the re-release of "The Legend Of Lobo" is 1.75:1, the DVD releases are at a 1.33:1 (Open-matte/ Pan & Scan?) ratio.) Also, apparently "Dumbo" was presented in 1972 in an aspect ratio of 1.75:1 which hadn't been invented until almost 15 years after "Dumbo" premiered, and therefore this showing is an example of the critically frowned upon re-release of Disney animated films in improper aspect ratios.)
"Perri" 1972 Re-Release Information:
http://affichesdisney.canalblog.com/arc ... index.html
"ASPECT RATIO 1.75 TO 1"
(NOTE: While the theatrical framing for this re-release is 1.75:1, the DVD release of the film is only 1.33:1.)
"The Sword In The Stone" 1972 Re-Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "Sword in the Stone" to achieve maximum screen quality is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the original theatrical framing for this re-release is 1.75:1, all home media releases of this film are at 1.33:1.)
"Mary Poppins" 1973 Re-Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio to create the most Supercalifragilistic screen image is 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the theatrical framing for this re-release is 1.75:1, the DVD releases are at 1.66:1 and 1.85:1.)
"Snowball Express"/ "The World's Greatest Athlete" 1973 Combo Re-Release Information:
"MR EXHIBITOR...PLEASE NOTE! For best screen presentation, project these films at the aspect ratios indicated below:
The World's Greatest Athlete aspect ratio 1:75 to 1
Snowball Express aspect ratio 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the re-release for both films were shown at 1.75:1, "Snowball Express" is on DVD at 1.33:1, and "The World's Greatest Athlete" is on DVD at 1.85:1.)
"Song Of The South" 1973 Re-Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "Song of the South" is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: The original theatrical framing for "Song of the South" when it premiered in 1946 was 1.33:1. Therefore the 1.75:1 matting of this 1973 re-release is another example of the critically frowned upon theatrical re-releases of Disney films in improper aspect ratios.)
"That Darn Cat" 1973 Re-Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "That Darn Cat" to Achieve Purr-Fect Screen Image is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: While the theatrical framing for this re-release was 1.75:1, it's DVD release is a pan & scan, 1.33:1 ratio.)
"Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N." 1974 Re-Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "LT. ROBIN CRUSOE, U.S.N." to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the theatrical framing for this re-release is 1.75:1, the DVD release of the film is only 1.33:1.)
"Bambi" 1975 Re-Release Information:
"Mr. Exhibitor the aspect ratio for BAMBI for best screen quality is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: The original theatrical framing for "Bambi" when it premiered in 1942 was 1.33:1. Therefore the 1.75:1 matting of this 1975 re-release is another example of the critically frowned upon theatrical re-releases of Disney animated films in improper aspect ratios.)
"Blackbeard's Ghost" 1975 Re-Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for "Blackbeard's Ghost" to achieve the best screen image is 1:75 to 1"
(NOTE: While the theatrical framing for this re-release was 1.75:1, it's DVD release is a pan & scan, 1.33:1 ratio.)
"The Jungle Book" 1978 Re-Release Information:
http://affichesdisney.canalblog.com/arc ... index.html
"THE ASPECT RATIO FOR A SWINGIN' IMAGE IS 1.75 to 1"
(NOTE: The theatrical framing for this re-release matches the presentation on the Platinum Edition DVD release of "The Jungle Book".)
"One Hundred And One Dalmatians" 1979 Re-Release Information:
"The Aspect Ratio for a Spot-tacular Screen Image is 1.75 to 1."
(NOTE: The original theatrical framing for "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" when it premiered in 1961 was 1.33:1. Therefore, the 1.75:1 matting of this 1979 re-release is another example of the critically frowned upon theatrical re-releases of Disney animated films in improper aspect ratios.)
Re-Release, Walt Disney Pressbooks not having projection instructions in them...
1966/RR - Mary Poppins
1969/RR - The Incredible Journey
1969/RR - One Hundred And One Dalmatians
