This animated “tale as old as time” follows the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman imprisoned in the castle of a mysterious beast. With the assistance of the castle’s enchanted staff, a tender romance develops between these two unlikely friends and Belle learns the most important lesson of all, that true beauty comes from within. Voices include Angela Lansbsury, Robby Benson and David Ogden Stiers. (Awards: Oscar winning music: Best Song and Best Score).
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
304249
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)