Doctor Dolittle

Story: Musical version of Hugh Lofting's story about the veterinarian who "talks to the animals."

Scenery: Scenes filmed at the Doud Ranch in Big Sur.

People:

• Director: Richard Fleischer.
• Stars: Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley, Richard Attenborough, Geoffrey Holder.

Technical:

• Year: 1967
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• Film: 70mm, Color (DeLuxe)
• Aspect ratio: 2.2:1 (Todd-AO)
• Sound: 70mm 6-track (Westrex Recording System)
• Running time: 152 min, some prints 144 min.
• Academy Awards: Best visual effects, best song ("Talk To The Animals"). Nominated for best picture, cinematography, musical score, editing and sound.