Jennie Project, The (television)

Jennie Project, The (television) Disney Channel Original Movie; premiering on July 13, 2001. Dr. Hugo Archibald has brought home from Africa a chimpanzee named Jennie. Originally mischievous and destructive, but eventually accepted as a member of the family, Jennie, who is learning sign language, develops a close relationship with 11-year-old Andrew. But there are problems …

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Jefferson in Paris (film)

Jefferson in Paris (film) Historical drama about Thomas Jefferson’s five years, 1784 to 1789, in romantic, politically-charged, prerevolutionary Paris, where he was originally appointed by the Continental Congress to assist Benjamin Franklin as minister to the court of King Louis XVI but later took over the post when Franklin returned to America. While in Paris, …

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Jenny Foxworth

Jenny Foxworth Rich girl who finds Oliver in Oliver & Company; voiced by Natalie Gregory.

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Jasmine

Jasmine Princess with whom Aladdin falls in love; speaking voice by Linda Larkin; singing voice by Lea Salonga.

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Jarre, Maurice

Jarre, Maurice (1924-2009) Composer, wrote the musical scores for Island at the Top of the World, The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark, and Dead Poets Society.

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title card for black and white cartoon The Jazz Fool, featuring Mickey Mouse

Jazz Fool, The (film)

Jazz Fool, The (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released in 1929. Directed by Walt Disney. Mickey appears to be the toast of this musical cartoon, playing a calliope and a piano to which other animals can dance until the piano begins to chase him.

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still from Beauty and the Beast showing Monsieur D’Arque looking menacing

Jay, Tony

Jay, Tony (1933-2006) Actor; provided the voice of Monsieur D’Arque in Beauty and the Beast and Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and that of Shere Khan on television in Tale Spin and on film in The Jungle Book 2. He narrated Treasure Planet.

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Japan (film)

Japan (film) People and Places featurette; released on April 6, 1960. Produced by Ben Sharpsteen. This is the story of colorful Japanese customs and manners of the past, and their contrast with present-day Japan. We see ancient farming customs, agricultural ceremonies, ancestor worship, schoolteaching, marriage customs, sports, all against the background of beautiful Japan. Filmed …

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photo of Bob Jani

Jani, Bob

Jani, Bob (1934-1989) Vice president of entertainment for Disneyland and Walt Disney World; he produced the grand opening dedication events for Walt Disney World in 1971, as well as America on Parade, Disney on Parade, and the Main Street Electrical Parade, among others. He left Disney in 1978 but continued to work as a consultant. …

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