Toby Tyler (1959)

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Child star Kevin "Moochie" Cocoran shares his top billing with a chimp, Mr. Stubbs, in this story about a forlorn lad who runs away from his foster parents believing he is unloved. Little Toby and his pet chimp leave home and end up at the circus as an oily yet comic Harry Tupper (Bob Sweeney), in… More Child star Kevin "Moochie" Cocoran shares his top billing with a chimp, Mr. Stubbs, in this story about a forlorn lad who runs away from his foster parents believing he is unloved. Little Toby and his pet chimp leave home and end up at the circus as an oily yet comic Harry Tupper (Bob Sweeney), in charge of a concessions stand, takes them under his wing. Between the circus acts and friendly performers, as well as the antics of Mr. Stubbs and Harry himself, there is plenty to amuse viewers of any age. Sure enough, Toby manages to come to the rescue of the circus when it most needs help, and because this is a Disney film, those foster parents are certain to discover his whereabouts. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By: Charles Barton
Written By: Bill Walsh
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 21, 1960 Wide
On DVD: Aug 2, 2005

Critic Reviews

Howard Thompson, New York Times
"Toby Tyler" can boast some of the most engaging, unstrained performers in many a Disney moon.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
One of those Disney pictures that have as much relevance today as they did when first released.
Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media
Whimsical tale of a circus orphan has a few scary bits.