By Holly Brobst, Walt Disney Archives
This December we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the release of one of my favorite Disney films, That Darn Cat!
A 1965 “cops and robber” comedy from Walt Disney Productions, the film was produced by the inimitable trio of Walt Disney, Bill Walsh, and Ron Miller. Studio stalwart Robert Stevenson directed the star-studded cast that includes Dorothy Provine, Roddy McDowall, Neville Brand, and three Disney Legends—Hayley Mills, Dean Jones, and Ed Wynn.
Add in a couple more Disney Legends, songwriters Robert and Richard Sherman, and crooner Bobby Darin, who sings the Shermans’ unforgettable title song (one that’s just as sassy as the movie’s namesake), and you’ve got some memorable shenanigans afoot to enjoy!
However, the star that steals the show is, of course, Syn the seal point Siamese cat. Syn was awarded the much-sought-after PATSY Award for Best Animal Actor from the Hollywood office of the American Humane Association for his performance in the film.
Celebrate with us by surveilling D.C. on Disney+!
