Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (television)

Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie, premiering June 8, 2007. When avid snowboarder and surfer Johnny Kapahala returns to his hometown in Hawaii to attend the wedding of his grandfather, a surf legend, he discovers he has a new step-uncle, a 12-year-old boy named Chris who is a mountain boarder …

Johnny Tsunami (television)

Johnny Tsunami (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie; first airing on July 24, 1999. Johnny Kapahaala, a teen surfing sensation, is uprooted from his Hawaii home and forced to move to a tiny ski resort town in Vermont. After getting caught in the middle of a longstanding rivalry between the local prep school skiers and …

Johnny Tremain (film)

Johnny Tremain (film) Johnny, through an injury to his hand in a silversmith’s shop, gains new insight into himself and those around him as he is plunged into exciting events leading up to the Boston Tea Party at the outbreak of the American Revolution. Released on June 19, 1957. The first Disney feature directed by …

Johnny Shiloh (television)

Johnny Shiloh (television) Two-part television show; aired on January 20 and 27, 1963. Directed by James Neilson. Johnny Clem becomes a drummer boy in the Civil War at the age of ten. Though he is too young to join the soldiers as they march off to battle, he sneaks after them. At Shiloh, with the …

John Muir: Father of Our National Parks (film)

John Muir: Father of Our National Parks (film) Educational film produced by Anthony Corso; released in September 1973. Dramatization of Muir’s struggle to preserve our scenic wonders.

Johnny Appleseed (film)

Johnny Appleseed (film) Segment of Melody Time, with Dennis Day telling the story of the young man who planted apple trees throughout the west. Re-released as a short on December 25, 1955. 19 min. Released for schools as Legend of Johnny Appleseed.

Johnny and the Sprites (television)

Johnny and the Sprites (television) Half-hour series on Disney Channel, debuting on January 13, 2007. Johnny, a singer/songwriter, moves out to the country after inheriting a family home. He soon discovers a portal in his backyard leading to the enchanted world of the Sprites: Ginger, Basil, Lily, Root, and Sage. Together, Johnny and the Sprites …

Johnny Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet (film)

Johnny Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet (film) Segment of Make Mine Music, sung by the Andrews Sisters, about the romance between a boy and girl hat. Re-released as a short on May 21, 1954. The title card on the film uses a variant spelling—Johnnie—though Johnny is more commonly used, including on the one-sheet poster and sheet …

John Henry (film)

John Henry (film) A short cartoon telling the story of the legendary African American folk hero, who pitted his strength against that of a machine, and won the contest. The story is told from the point of view of John’s wife, Polly. Directed by Mark Henn. Released in Los Angeles for Academy Award consideration on …

John Carter (film)

John Carter (film) A war-weary, former Civil War captain, John Carter, is accidentally transported to the planet of Barsoom (Mars) where he is befriended by Tars Tarkas, the leader of the Tharks, tall, green, four-armed creatures. He soon becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict among other inhabitants of the planet, with Zodanga fighter, Sab Than, …