
Bambi
James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, 1942
Bambi: A life in the woods
Felix Salten, 1923
Bambi is a movie directed by James Algar and Samuel Armstrong in 1942 and based on the book Bambi: A life in the woods by Felix Salten, first published in 2019. The movie features Hardie Albright, Stan Alexander, Bobette Audrey, Peter Behn, Thelma Boardman, Janet Chapman, and others.
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Storyline
A doe gives birth to a fawn named Bambi, who will one day take over the position of Great Prince of the Forest, a title currently held by Bambi’s father, who guards the woodland creatures against the dangers of hunters. They are warned of twitterpation by Friend Owl and that they will eventually fall in love, although the trio view the concept of romance with scorn.
Movie vs Book

Year
1942
Minutes
70
Movie Rate
7.30
Source: IMDb
Movie
Bambi
Director: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong
Country: USA
Year: 1942
Length: 1h10m
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Year
1923
Pages
272
Book Rate
9.34
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Book
Bambi: A life in the woods
Original title: Bambi. Eine Lebensgeschichte aus dem Walde
Author: Felix Salten
Country: Austria
First published in: 1923
Length: 272 pages
Genre: Fiction
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