Film

Golden Book Video - Beauty and the Beast

1981 · 12m · Animation · Fantasy

"Beauty and the Beast" - In order to save her father's life, the gentle Beauty must live in a castle of the ugly Beast. Though the Beast is kind, and tries in every way to make her happy, Beauty cannot bring herself to love him. Finally, as he lay dying, Beauty gives the beast a kiss which breaks the spell and magically transforms him into the handsome prince he once was. "The Silver Pony" - A young farmboy daydreams about a beautiful, enchanted pony a pony with wings. The boy climbs upon his back, and they fly high above the treetops. Together, they bring happiness to four very different people. The boy's daydream is wonderful, but it ends all to soon, and the boy wakes up despondent and alone. But there is a wonderful surprise waiting for him as he approaches the once empty corral. Could it be that his day dream has come true?

Claire Bloom

Beauty (voice)

James Earl Jones

Narrator (voice)

Michael York

Beast (voice)

• Sam WeissDirector
• Nick BosustowProducer
• Lars FlodenEditor
• Greg SchorerEditor

Release date

September 4, 1981

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

12m

Rated

G

Genres

Animation, Fantasy