Lady and the Tramp (1955)

About Lady and the Tramp

"Lady and the Tramp" is a beloved film by Disney released in 1955. The story revolves around Lady, an upper-middle-class American cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a street-smart, downtown mutt. Despite coming from two radically different worlds, the duo shares a series of romantic and adventurous escapades proving that love knows no boundaries.

Making / Production

The film, directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske, took three years to complete and was the first of its kind to be filmed in CinemaScope widescreen, showcasing the team's hard work and attention to detail in animating every lovingly crafted frame.

Actors

• Barbara Luddy as Lady - She brought an innocent charm to the character, perfect for the refined and cherished pet.
• Larry Roberts as Tramp - Roberts excelled in providing the perfect voice for the carefree and street-smart Tramp.
• Peggy Lee as Darling, Si and Am, and Peg - Lee provided the voices for multiple characters, showcasing her diverse vocal talents.
• Bill Thompson as Jock and others - Thompson's multifaceted voice-work added depth to the film's ensemble.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Lady and the Tramp" was the first Disney animated feature filmed in CinemaScope.
• It was based on the story written by Ward Greene for Cosmopolitan magazine.
• This was the first Disney cartoon feature to use celebrity voices.

Awards

The film was nominated for the British Academy Film Award for Best Animated Film.

Quotes

• "But remember this, Pige, a human heart has only so much room for love and affection." - Tramp
• "Oh, Jim, dear. I'm afraid she might be...spoiled." - Darling about Lady
• "In that town, no dog's allowed to be just a dog." - Jock

Music, Soundtrack

• "He's a Tramp" - Sung by Peggy Lee
• "Bella Notte" - Sung by George Givot, Bill Thompson, and the Disney Studio Chorus
• "The Siamese Cat Song" - Sung by Peggy Lee