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Johnny Tremain (1957)

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This Walt Disney filmization of Esther Forbes' Revolutionary-War novel Johnny Tremain was appropriately released on July 4, 1957. New Disney discovery Hal Stalmaster plays the title character, an apprentice silversmith in 1773 Boston. An on-the-job injury prevents Johnny from finding a job, but he is welcomed with open arms at the headquarters of the Revolution. After standing trial on a trumped-up robbery charge brought about by British sympathizer Jonathan Lyte (Sebastian Cabot), Johnny is set

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Classics

Tom Blackburn

Aug 2, 2005

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All Critics (3) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (0) | DVD (3)

Decent complement to the classic children's novel.

December 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

Fine, mediocre Disney from the late 1950s, celebrating Americanism.

May 22, 2008 Comment
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An enjoyable enough history lesson disneyified but most of the acting is atrocious!

May 14, 2008
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The book was better.

March 16, 2006
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