Thumbelina (1994 film)


Thumbelina is a 1994 American animated film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman from a screenplay by Bluth based on Hans Christian Andersens Thumbelina. The film was produced by Don Bluth Entertainment and was released to movie theaters by Warner Bros. Family Entertainment on March 30, 1994. The films distribution rights are now owned by 20th Century Fox.

Although Thumbelina loves her mother, she craves companionship from someone her own size. One night, Cornelius, the fairy prince, stumbles upon Thumbelina after hearing her beautiful singing. The two take a ride on Cornelius bumblebee, and fall in love during this ride Mrs. Toad and her son Grundel are enchanted by Thumbelinas singing. Cornelius promises to return the next day, but after hes gone, Mrs. Toad kidnaps Thumbelina from her bed and takes her away.Thumbelina awakens on Mrs. Toads show boat. Mrs. Toad wants Thumbelina to join their troupe and marry Grundel, who is in love with her. They leave Thumbelina alone on a lily pad in order to fetch a priest, but a friendly swallow, Jacquimo the narrator of the film, overhears Thumbelinas cries for help and frees her. Jacquimos friends, the jitterbugs, promise to help Thumbelina get home safely while Jacquimo sets off to find Cornelius. Meanwhile, Cornelius learns of Thumbelinas kidnapping and ventures out to find her. ........

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