Directed by: Wilfred Jackson, Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney
Starring: Bill Thompson, Bobby Driscoll, Hans Conried, Kathryn Beaumont
Genres: Adventure, Animated, Disney, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Audio problem: After the mermaids splash Wendy, she raises a seashell threateningly above her head and says "If you dare come near me again.". Her mouth doesn't move at all.
Audio problem: When the mermaids are nagging Wendy they cry "Oh please!" "I insist!" but their mouths aren't moving.
Continuity mistake: When Peter and the Darling children land on the minute hand of Big Ben's clockface, in the first shot it's 8:15, note the hour hand is at the eight directly opposite the number two, but a few shots later when they fly off towards the sky note the hour hand is directly opposite the number one, which means it's 7:15. (00:19:40)
Trivia: The tune played whenever the crocodile approaches originally had lyrics. The song was titled "Never Smile at a Crocodile".
Question: What kind of medicine was Nana bringing into the nursery to give to the children?
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Answer: They never officially confirmed; but it was likely castor oil or morphine. Both were used around this time period as a common "medicine" for children.
Cocaine, heroin, and alcohol-based elixirs were also commonplace at that time and considered "safe and effective" for children.
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