Statements (245)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Dog gptkb:book_series gptkb:novel gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:live-action_film gptkb:television gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play Old Yeller (film) Old Yeller (Disney animated series) |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1957
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
Old Yeller (film)
Old Yeller (novel) |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Fred_Gipson
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:medal Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:novel
a novel by Fred Gipson Old Yeller by Fred Gipson |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$2 million
$6 million |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:the_wolf
gptkb:Old_Yeller gptkb:Little_Arliss gptkb:Travis_Coates the neighbor the neighbors the bear the cattle Arliss Coates the family dog Mama Coates Mr. Coates the rabid dog the cattle rustlers the ranchers Lisabeth Mrs. Coates Papa Coates |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Travis grows up.
Arliss's innocence Travis learns responsibility Travis's bond with Old Yeller |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:intelligence
gptkb:loyalty friendliness bravery protectiveness |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_G._Clarke
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:disease
man vs. nature wild animals man vs. society man vs. self Boy vs. nature Boy vs. society |
| gptkbp:contains_star |
gptkb:Tommy_Kirk
gptkb:Dorothy_Mc_Guire gptkb:Fess_Parker |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
positive reviews considered a classic Considered a classic. Well-received by critics. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:children's_literature gptkb:theater_productions American culture nostalgia storytelling traditions family dynamics friendship themes childhood memories inspired adaptations musical adaptations animal stories popular in schools part of American childhood adventure themes coming-of-age stories loyalty themes loss themes rural life themes dog stories heroism themes influenced animal stories classic American literature iconic dog character influential family film popularized the breed of dog |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Explores themes of loss.
Explores themes of family. depicts frontier life. |
| gptkbp:depicts |
life in the 1860s
|
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Robert_Stevenson
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Robert_Stevenson
|
| gptkbp:features |
wildlife encounters
a dog a dog named Old Yeller |
| gptkbp:film |
English
|
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Stanley_E._Johnson
1957 film 1966 television film Old Yeller (Disney film) Old Yeller (1957 film) |
| gptkbp:film_length |
83 minutes
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:follows |
the story of a boy and his dog
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:drama gptkb:adventure gptkb:family |
| gptkbp:has |
a strong emotional impact
a significant legacy a memorable ending |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-Civil War America
post-Civil War Texas |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD gptkb:Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Old Yeller
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Carl_Burger
|
| gptkbp:impact |
heartwarming and heartbreaking
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:children's_literature
American literature |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:popular_culture
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:folklore
American frontier life Texas culture Walt Disney's vision personal experiences with dogs real-life experiences of the author. 1950s family values Fred Gipson's childhood animal loyalty stories real-life experiences of Fred Gipson |
| gptkbp:influences |
American literature
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Fred Gipson's childhood.
Fred Gipson's childhood The bond between humans and animals. |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real events
|
| gptkbp:is |
based on true events
available on DVD often studied in schools a film adaptation a family favorite a story about sacrifice a film that has been referenced in other media recognized by the American Film Institute a classic Disney film a film that appeals to all ages a film that has been preserved in the National Film Registry a film that has a strong fan base a film that showcases bravery considered a tearjerker part of the Disney Vault collection a film that highlights the bond between humans and animals |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:fictional_character
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-06-440583-2
978-0064405832 978-0064400662 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced children's literature.
Adapted into various media. cultural reference in media classic children's novel influential film adaptation |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Old_Yeller
gptkb:Travis_Coates Arliss Coates Old Yeller (film) Old Yeller (novel) |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Composer
gptkb:Oliver_Wallace gptkb:songwriter |
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Oliver_Wallace
|
| gptkbp:narrated_by |
gptkb:Tommy_Kirk
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
child's perspective
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' Old Yeller! Come back!'
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
144
192 |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:theater
|
| gptkbp:plot |
A boy and his dog in the Texas frontier.
A boy's relationship with his dog. Set in the late 1860s. |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1957
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Disney
gptkb:Walt_Disney_Productions |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Walt_Disney_Productions
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Travis_Coates
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Harper_Collins
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harper_&_Row
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
children and young adults
|
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Old_Yeller_(novel_sequel)
gptkb:Savage_Sam Old Yeller (Disney film) Old Yeller (musical) |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1957
|
| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1957
December 25, 1957 |
| gptkbp:released_on |
December 25, 1957
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:Old_Yeller_(1997_TV_film)
a television series |
| gptkbp:runtime |
83 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Fred_Gipson
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Savage_Sam
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Texas
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Texas
|
| gptkbp:setting_time |
late 1860s
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
the rabies threat
Old Yeller's death Travis's growth |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:musical_theatre
gptkb:drama gptkb:adventure family musical |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
loyalty and bravery
childhood innocence loss and grief the bond between humans and animals loyalty and sacrifice Old Yeller represents courage. Old Yeller represents loyalty. |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
gptkb:children
young readers |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:loyalty coming of age |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:family coming of age |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Old_Yeller
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:William_H._Armstrong
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Dog
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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