This is one of the most charming, magical films – an adaptation of James Barrie’s Peter Pan, the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up.

This Disney cartoon classic offers flights of fancy that appeal to children’s fertile imaginations.

The ability to fly and be a youngster and never grow up, exploring a fantasy island of Indians, pirates, mermaids and mysterious caves is a powerful pull for young dreamers.

This is a wonderful film that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike!

Soon after Treasure Island when they were back in Hollywood and maybe two to three years later

Walt Disney and Bobby Driscoll

Walt Disney and Bobby Driscoll

One of Bobby’s notable roles was as Peter Pan in 1953. Although he was approaching his teen years, he was perfect as Peter Pan in Walt Disney’s eyes, as Peter Pan would have been the same age.

The film starts in London, where a very proper Wendy has one night left in the nursery before she must grow up. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darling are out for an office party, and the nursemaid, a dog named Nana is tied up outside for the night. Peter Pan comes and takes Wendy and her brothers John and Micheal away to Neverland, “the second star to the right and staight on til morning”, with the help of the pixie dust from the jealous little pixie Tinkerbell. A sprinkling of the dust makes them fly, just like Peter does. Once in Neverland they encounter mermaids, Indians, but evil Captain Hook. This beloved story will bring you back to your childhood and this delightful score will be hard to forget! It is sure to have you singing along!

The production’s artwork is beautiful, and the characters and tunes add to the pleasure of watching this film. Peter Pan is nearly upstaged by his companion Tinker Bell, a temperamental pixie who is jealous and possessive of Peter’s friendship with Wendy. Captain Hook and his shadow, the crocodile, the beautiful mermaids, and Tiger Lily are all memorable characters. The tunes also make this adventure one of Disney’s best.

The film comes so soon after Walt Disney had returned from England, having made his first three Live Action films – although thinking about it, maybe it was being made shortly after Bobby Driscoll returned to Hollywood having starred in ‘Treasure Island’ here.

After searching further though he seems to have been in SIX films between Treasure Island and this one – so my conclusions are wrong