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Summary: One of the greatest family movies of all times
Review: I first watched this movie about 15 years ago, and have been waiting ever since to buy it. I think the only time it was released on video was around 1982, so finally they decided to release it again so many more generations can enjoy it.
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: I got my DVD and I love it.Lem Siddons (Fred MacMurray) is a trumpet player that is on the road most of the time. When they arrive @ the little town of Hickory he sees a sign on the General Store that says Help Wanted. Well when Lem sees that he gets off the tour bus and goes in to apply for the job. Mr. John Hughes (Charlie Ruggles) is the owner of the General Store. When Mr.Hughes he says you are hired. Well that day he accidentaly runs into the beautiful Vida Downy (Vera Miles) when walking. Well after that their is a big meating held about helping the boys with a activity group or something that is held by Hetty Siebert (Lillian Gish) well Lem suggests the Boy Scouts. And he becomes the leader. Ralph Hastings (Elliot Read) is Vidas Boss and he has a gigantic crush on her. At one time when the Scouts are taking a hike. They come across Vida in Ralphs car but the car is broken down and Ralph had gone down to find a repair mechanic. Well Lem and his boys push the car and they get it started and Almost run over Ralph. Well after that Ralph gets extremely mad at Vida and Vida dumps him and goes on with Lem. THey later get married. And that is when they run across Whitey (Kurt Russel) Well Whiteys Father Edward White Sr. (Sean McClory) is the town drunk and he dies one night of a heart attack. Lem and Vida adopt Whitey and they go on. ANd Lem keeps on leading the Troop Hickory scouts until he can't do it anylonger. The ending is one of the best parts of the movie where they all sing the classic Disney Melody Follow Me Boys. Great Movie 5 Star Rating
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Summary: What took so long
Review: I knew when it was taken off E-bay it was coming. What I want to know is, what took so long for a movie like this to be released on DVD. Did they finally see what the old VHS bids were going for on E-Bay. Too bad it won't be released in time for Christmas. I know 100's of Scouts, and Scout leaders that this would had made a perfect Christmas gift for. Better late than never.
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Summary: Hey, Disney! This is the kind of film you should be making!
Review: I remember the tune from when I saw it as a kid in the late 60s, and have hoped to see it again ever since. What a breath of fresh air compared to the tripe that Disney puts out today. Films like these remind us of America's Golden Age. Wonderful performances by all, uplifting singing on the trail, and a heart-rending, happy ending make this film a MUST HAVE in the libraries of parents who want wholesome entertainment for their kids. I wonder why more of the 1960's Disney movies have not come out on DVD. As a parent, I dont have to be woried about foul language ,sexual inuendos, or even "attitudes" that my kids will see glorified when we watch films like these. I gave my copy to a newly-minted Eagle Scout, and will order another for my family...
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Summary: The power of Scouting got this released
Review: If you are in scouts this movie is perfect for you, if not, you will want to be involved after seeing it. This movie will take you through the ups and the downs of scouting. You will laugh and you might even cry. The message is very clear about how scouting can play a role in your community with your youth. Fred MacMurray brings out the role of scoutmaster perfectly.
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Summary: WIDESCREEN vs. FULL SCREEN
Review: Like most viewers, WIDESCREEN is my preferred format. However, I realize not all movies were filmed that way, especially decades-old ones. The "Follow Me, Boys" DVD is presented in the FULLSCREEN aspect ratio of 1.33:1 because that is its original format. It really is a non-issue here. In the meantime, what a true joy it is to see this film again! Let us all join together to implore DISNEY to clear its vaults and re-release all of the older, classic films. They confirm the genius of DISNEY under Walt's guidance, and make one realize how truly GOOD films could be compared with what's available today. Walt knew that an audience would appreciate good values as long as they were served up with some laughter and tears. A wonderful movie!
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Summary: WIDESCREEN vs. FULL SCREEN
Review: Like most viewers, WIDESCREEN is my preferred format. However, I realize not all movies were filmed that way, especially decades-old ones. The "Follow Me, Boys" DVD is presented in the FULLSCREEN aspect ratio of 1.33:1 because that is its original format. It really is a non-issue here. In the meantime, what a true joy it is to see this film again! Let us all join together to implore DISNEY to clear its vaults and re-release all of the older, classic films. They confirm the genius of DISNEY under Walt's guidance, and make one realize how truly GOOD films could be compared with what's available today. Walt knew that an audience would appreciate good values as long as they were served up with some laughter and tears. A wonderful movie!
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Summary: very wonderful family film
Review: Likely a lot of kids will not relate to this film, because this sort of family film is rarely made these days. Fred MacMurry (My Three Sons) decides three sons is not enough and takes on a whole troop of them - other peoples as he becomes a reluctant scoutmaster. Slowly he throws himself into the idea. As I say, kids my not warm to this Baden-Powell wholesomeness, but who knows, they might surprise you. A very young Kurt Russell plays tough boy that MacMurry wins over. Interesting point: at the end when you see his "boys" all grown up, take note of William Reynolds as Hoodoo Henderson as a Man (FBI, The Thing That Couldn't Die). He played MacMurray's son in There's Always Tomorrow (1956).
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Summary: Best Movie EVER
Review: My dad was a scout master for 12 years and has been looking for it for 20 years. This movie is an awesome movie about scouting! It is the best movie out there! It should have came out sooner!
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Summary: GOOD SCOUT!
Review: One of Disney's greatest classics, FOLLOW ME, BOYS! goes well beyond its theme about Boy Scouting in its early days in America. It's a story of love and of priorities when a disenchanted band member studying law, Lemuel Siddons, decides to get back to the basics in rural America. In the process he finds love and provides a sterling example to the town's boys. This film also includes terrific performances by some Hollywood's who's who including the great Fred MacMurray (MY THREE SONS) as Lemuel Siddons, the would-be lawyer who settles for shopkeeping and leading the local scout troop, Vera Miles (THE SEARCHERS) as Vida Downey, the bank secretary who supports Siddons, falls in love with him and ultimately becomes his wife, Kurt Russell (MIRACLE) in one of his first films as Whitey, the tough who is adopted by Lem and Vida and becomes a boy-leader n the troop and finally a soldier and doctor. Look for a cameo by a bona fide screen legend, Lillian Gish as one of the town's business leaders Hetty Seibert. Whether you've been a scout, know one or have had nothing to do with scouting FOLLOW ME, BOYS! Tracks the development of the troop and their experiences that bond them together. One of Siddon's later troops even captures a tank. Yes, it's squeaky clean but who can't use a dose of Disney fantasy now and again. THE HORSEMAN
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