Hand That Rocks the Cradle, The (film)

Hand That Rocks the Cradle, The (film) A seemingly sweet woman named Peyton becomes a live-in nanny for warmhearted Claire, but the nanny has actually ingratiated herself into the family in order to plot vengeance for her husband’s suicide, which she blames on Claire. Released on January 10, 1992. Directed by Curtis Hanson. A Hollywood …

Handley, Taylor

Handley, Taylor Actor; appeared in Phantom of the Megaplex (Pete Riley) on Disney Channel, and as a regular on the television series Go Fish (Hazard).

Hampton, Chase

Hampton, Chase Actor; appeared on the Mickey Mouse Club on The Disney Channel, beginning in 1989, and was a member of The Party.

Hamad and the Pirates (television)

Hamad and the Pirates (television) Two-part television show; aired on March 7 and 14, 1971. An orphaned pearl diver, Hamad, who lives in the Persian Gulf, is captured by pirates who have been stealing artifacts. When the Royal Navy approaches, the pirates throw their treasure overboard, and Hamad, who escapes, tries to find it while …

Hand Behind the Mouse, The: The Ub Iwerks Story (film)

Hand Behind the Mouse, The: The Ub Iwerks Story (film) Documentary film about animation pioneer and early Walt Disney collaborator, Ub Iwerks, written, produced, and directed by his granddaughter, Leslie Iwerks. Released in Los Angeles for one week for Academy Award qualification on October 8, 1999. 92 min. Released on video in 2001.

Hampshire, Susan

Hampshire, Susan Actress; appeared in The Three Lives of Thomasina (Lori MacGregor) and The Fighting Prince of Donegal (Kathleen MacSweeney).

Hand, Dave

Hand, Dave (1900-1986) Animator/director; joined Disney in 1930 where he began as an animator on the short cartoons for three years before becoming a director. He is credited with directing 70 shorts and three features, including Building a Building, The Mad Doctor, Old King Cole, Flowers and Trees, The Flying Mouse, Who Killed Cock Robin?, …

Halloweentown High (television)

Halloweentown High (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie; first airing on October 8, 2004. With the portal opened, much to the chagrin of some in Halloweentown, Marnie sets up an exchange program bringing a group of Halloweentown students to attend her human high school. She inadvertently bets the Cromwell family magic that no harm will …

Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (television)

Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie; premiering on October 12, 2001. The place where witches, ghosts, and goblins live for 365 days a year is threatened by warlock Kal, who has cast a spell. Halloweentown turns gray and its inhabitants become human caricatures. Kal also has plans for everyone in the …

Halloween Hall O’ Fame (television)

Halloween Hall O’ Fame (television) Television show; aired on October 30, 1977. Directed by Arthur J. Vitarelli. A Disney Studio watchman finds a room of props, including a jack o’lantern that comes to life. Several cartoons are used to tell “the real story of Halloween.” Stars Jonathan Winters. Director Art Vitarelli was primarily a second …