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The Horsemasters was a 2 part episode of the Disneyland TV show from 1961 which screened theatrically in some countries. It was shot on location in England.[1]

Plot[]

A group of young people do a course in horsemanship in England.

Cast[]

  • Annette Funicello as Dinah Wilcox
  • Tommy Kirk as Danny Grant
  • Janet Munro as Janet Hale
  • Tony Britton as Major George Brooke
  • John Fraser as David Lawford
  • Donald Pleasence as Captain Pinski
  • Harry Lockart as Vincenzo Lalli
  • Colin Gordon as Mr. Ffolliott
  • Anthony Nicholls as Hardy Cole
  • Jean Marsh as Andrienne
  • Lisa Madron as Ingrid
  • Penelope Horner as Penny
  • Millicent Martin as Joan

Production[]

It was based on a 1957 novel by Don Stanford. Film rights were bought by Walt Disney, who authorised a television movie version to be shot in England. Disney made a number of films in England around this time, including Greyfriars Bobby. In August 1960, Annette Funicello and Tommy Kirk were cast.

The musical number, "Strummin' Song", performed by Annette Funicello and written by the Sherman Brothers marked the first song the Sherman Brothers ever wrote for a Disney project.

The film was shot on location in England. Filming started September 1960.

References[]

  1. Hedda Hoopper, 'Walt Disney Will Film Romantic Teen Comedy', Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) [Chicago, Ill] August 20, 1960: w17.

External links[]

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