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In the 2 years of work on Pinocchio, 500 artists made about two million drawings of such likable people as Pinocchio himself, Jiminy Cricket, the Blue Fairy, and old Geppetto, the woodcarver.

15 seconds sound clip from the Pinocchio (1939) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:01:28 in the radio play.

Quote context

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- You met him at our microphone last year when we presented Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

- This year, his chair is empty. But, he has sent us Pinocchio.

- Walt is busy getting Pinocchio ready for its national screen release through RKO in February.

- And besides, Mr. Disney's moving into a fine new studio in Burbank - the house that Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Snow White built.

- Tonight we introduce his latest characters, for the first time, in the house that Lux built.

- In the 2 years of work on Pinocchio, 500 artists made about two million drawings of such likable people as Pinocchio himself, Jiminy Cricket, the Blue Fairy, and old Geppetto, the woodcarver.

- The Blue Fairy accomplishes some very wonderful things in Pinocchio. And she ought to feel right at home here.

- Because Lux flakes, too, has quite a reputation as the doer of good deeds.

- They're the kind of good deeds that make life easier in your household, when Lux flakes plays the good fairy to our feminine listeners.

- I feel we can make you see the beautiful color of the Disney picture, as we bring you the story and spirit of Pinocchio.

- It's the spirit of all small boys, who'd rather look for adventure than go to school.

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Pinocchio (1939) Sound Clip

Pinocchio (1939)Quotes with sound bites from The Lux Radio Theater's play of Pinocchio which pre-dates the first release of Walt Disney's feature, with the original voice-cast. First broadcast on December 25, 1939 (Christmas Day).

Actors: Richard Percy Jones (Pinocchio), Cliff Edwards (Jiminy Cricket), Christian Rub (Geppetto), Walter Catlett (Honest John), Evelyn Venable (The Blue Fairy), Charles Judels (Stromboli), Frankie Darro (Lampwick)

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