| Movie Name | Pinocchio |
| Release Year | 1940 |
| Directors | Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske |
| Producers | Walt Disney |
| Produced By | Walt Disney Productions |
| Released By | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Running Time | 1 hour and 28 minutes |
| Budget | $2.6 millions |
Story (Pinocchio):
Introduction (Pinocchio):
In the movie “Pinocchio”, a cricket named Jiminy told a story that he didn’t believe that wishes could come true until he actually saw a person’s wish coming true. He told that on one of his journey, he stayed at the house of a wood worker named Geppetto who had a cat and a fish as a pet.
Living Puppet:
He had many things in his shop like wooden clocks and toys. Geppetto had also made a wooden puppet in his shop that he loved the most. One day, when he was going to fall asleep, he made a wish to the stars that may his wooden puppet come to life. After he fell asleep, a blue fairy appeared and fulfilled his wish and put life in his puppet but she didn’t change him into a human.
Wish coming True:
She said that if he proves himself courageous, brave, honest and unselfish, she would turn him to a human boy. The cricket introduced himself to the fairy and she assigned him a task to be Pinnochio’s conscience and to help him differ between right and wrong. The puppet moved and and fell on the ground which made a noise and woke Geppetto up.
Puppet going to school:
After he saw his puppet live, he was overjoyed and he named that wooden puppet Pinocchio. The next day, he happily sent him to the school like the other little kids in his neighborhood. Geppetto loved him like his son and wanted him to learn new things at school. But on the puppet’s way to school, he met a fox Honest John and his sidekick Gideon the cat.
Stromboli:
When they saw a puppet moving without his strings, they thought of a plan to earn money by selling him to a puppet show owner named Stromboli. They made a deal with him and took Pinocchio with them saying that they will make him a star and he would be famous through his acting.
Puppet in a bird cage:
Stromboli gave them money in exchange of Pinocchio. He acted in the show once through which Stromboli earned a lot of money. After the show, the puppet asked him to return in the morning and now he would go home but Stromboli didn’t allow him to go and locked him up in a bird cage.
Punishment for lying:
He tried hard to escape but was unable to do so. Suddenly, Jiminy appeared there and tried to help him but the same happened with him and he sat there hopelessly. The blue fairy appeared and asked him what happened? but instead of telling her the truth, he lied and his nose grew bigger and bigger. She freed him and said that next time; she won’t be able to help him again.
Pleasure Island:
Meanwhile, a man pays a lot of money to Honest John the fox and his sidekick Gideon the cat to bring children that skip the school and misbehave. They both agreed and when Pinocchio was on his way back home, they caught him. They convinced him to go to the pleasure island for a vacation with a man and he agrees. Jiminy was also with him.
Lamp Wick:
On his way, he made friend with a boy named Lamp wick. When they reached the pleasure island, they enjoyed a lot together and did all the wrong things without any restrictions. Jiminy tried to stop him but despite his warnings, he kept on smoking and drinking.
Donkeys as Laborers:
Jiminy in anger left that place and saw the children turning to donkeys and the man locking them in cages to send them as laborers. He quickly retuned but till then Lamp wick was already turned into donkey and Pinocchio was started turning into donkey. With the help of Jiminy, he escaped and returned home but when he reached there, he saw the house empty.
Monstro the giant whale:
Suddenly, they got a letter from the fairy that Geppetto had left to find him in the ocean and a giant whale named Monstro had swallowed him. He quickly ran and jump into the Mediterranean Sea to save Geppetto. Monstro swallowed him too where he finally met his father. Together they used a trick and escaped from Monstro’s mouth on a raft.
Happy Ending (Pinocchio):
Monstro tried to follow them but he saved Geppetto risking his own life. When everyone was mourning, Blue fairy came and due to his bravery, she gave him life and turned him into human and they all lived happily ever after.
Pinocchio Main Character Invoices
| No | Characters | Voice Actor |
| 1 | Pinocchio | Dick Jones |
| 2 | Alexander | Dick Jones |
| 3 | Jiminy Cricket | Cliff Edwards |
| 4 | Geppetto | Christian Rub |
| 5 | Stromboli | Charles Judels |
| 6 | Coachman | Judels |
| 7 | Blue Fairy | Evelyn Venable |
| 8 | Lampwick | Franklin Darro |
| 9 | Carnival Barker | Stuart Buchanan |
Character Profile (Pinocchio):
Geppetto:
Geppetto is a woodworker who created Pinocchio through his art. He was a kind man and was blessed with Pinocchio’s living form which he wished for. Geppetto also had a cat and a fish as a pet that he loved too but he loved the puppet like a son and even risked his own life to have the puppet back.
Villain’s Profile (Pinocchio):
Honest John and Gideon:
These are two greedy animals Honest John (the fox) and his sidekick Gideon (the cat). They used Pinocchio’s innocence and asked him to work for Stromboli and sold him there. They showed him his bright future through it that he will become a star. After that they also used many kids and sold them to a man who turn them to a donkey and sold them for working purpose.
Did you Notice!
In the movie, Pinocchio is expressed as a very innocent boy and don’t even know many things. But he quickly learns how to tell a lie. He told a lie to the fairy which made his nose big but still he continues to tell a lie.
Life Lessons (Pinocchio):
- One should always speak the truth.
- If you repent from your heart, you will be forgiven.
- The solution to every problem can be found if we ask from heart.
- A wish made from the sincere heart is always accepted, sooner or later.
- Always tell everything to your parents.
- Telling a lie takes you to difficulties.
- Bad deeds have bad outcomes.
- Don’t trust strangers easily.
Question for you
What would you do if you were in place of Pinocchio?
Do you have loved ones that care for you like Geppetto?
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