Misty [VHS]
starring: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour, Duke Farley
directed by: James B. Clark
directed by: James B. Clark
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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
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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- Misty DVD
I was very pleased to find this movie for my class.The seller emailedwhen the item was shipped, every thing was in a timely manner.
Rating: - Warm, fuzzy horse story
Two children, Maureen and Paul, are living with Grandma & Grandpa after the deaths of their parents.Grandpa raises ponies.The children fall in love with a wild pony named Phantom, and work to raise money to buy her.
Naturally, this movie looks old fashioned, since it was filmed nearly 50 years ago.However, the story still works and touches the viewers emotions.Yes, sex roles have changed a lot.Maureen does protest about girls not being allowed on the pony roundup and demands ... Read More
Rating: - Great movie forkid 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. It is a true place with a true event that happens on this island every two years. (I think?)It was loaded with caring, sharing, loving and what children can do when they set their mind to it.Also, a great connection of committment concerning grandparents who sometimes have to help with the raising of their grandchildren!
Rating: - 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. It is safe for any age child.It is a nostalgic rush for those of us who read the book as a youngster.
I'd forgotten about the film even though I saw it on TV in the 1960s. It is a great DVD way to see and hear the story of Maureen and Paul Beebe (Pam Smith and David Ladd) in their struggle to raise the funds to buy Phantom, who had never ... Read More
Rating: - "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 plot, a lot of focus on animals and nature, a realistic style, subtle humor, smart pieces of dialog, a well meshed plot, a warm family feeling, and a happy ending --- the film is educational, in the same way that Disneyland used to be educational in the early 1960s: endless tidbits of knowledge are imparted via the dialog, such as ... Read More
- Misty DVDI was very pleased to find this movie for my class.The seller emailedwhen the item was shipped, every thing was in a timely manner.
- Warm, fuzzy horse storyTwo children, Maureen and Paul, are living with Grandma & Grandpa after the deaths of their parents.Grandpa raises ponies.The children fall in love with a wild pony named Phantom, and work to raise money to buy her.
Naturally, this movie looks old fashioned, since it was filmed nearly 50 years ago.However, the story still works and touches the viewers emotions.Yes, sex roles have changed a lot.Maureen does protest about girls not being allowed on the pony roundup and demands ... Read More
- Great movie forkid 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. It is a true place with a true event that happens on this island every two years. (I think?)It was loaded with caring, sharing, loving and what children can do when they set their mind to it.Also, a great connection of committment concerning grandparents who sometimes have to help with the raising of their grandchildren!
- A HORSE STORY MOVIE FOR KIDS AND OLDER FANS OF THE BOOKThis 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. It is safe for any age child.It is a nostalgic rush for those of us who read the book as a youngster.
I'd forgotten about the film even though I saw it on TV in the 1960s. It is a great DVD way to see and hear the story of Maureen and Paul Beebe (Pam Smith and David Ladd) in their struggle to raise the funds to buy Phantom, who had never ... Read More
- "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 plot, a lot of focus on animals and nature, a realistic style, subtle humor, smart pieces of dialog, a well meshed plot, a warm family feeling, and a happy ending --- the film is educational, in the same way that Disneyland used to be educational in the early 1960s: endless tidbits of knowledge are imparted via the dialog, such as ... Read More
