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Old Yeller is a 1956 children's novel written by Fred Gipson [1] and illustrated by Carl Burger. [2] It received a Newbery Honor in 1957. [3] In 1957, Walt Disney released a film adaptation starring Tommy Kirk, Fess Parker, Dorothy McGuire, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York, and Beverly Washburn.
Frederick Benjamin Gipson (February 7, 1908 – August 14, 1973) was an American writer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the 1956 novel Old Yeller, which became a popular 1957 Walt Disney film. Gipson was born on a farm near Mason in the Texas Hill Country, the son of Beck Gipson and Emma Deishler.
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In the late 1860s, Jim Coates leaves his wife Katie, his teenage son Travis, and his small son Arliss to collect cattle in Kansas. While Jim is away, Travis sets off to work in the cornfield, where he encounters a dog he names "Old Yeller," a Black Mouth Cur. He was called that because "yeller" is a dialect pronunciation of "yellow" and the fact th...
The film was adapted into a 1957 comic book published by Dell Comics. It was issue number 869 of Four Colorcomic series, and was reprinted in 1965.
Box office
During its initial theatrical run, Old Yeller earned $5.9 million in box office rentals from the United States and Canada.The film was re-released in 1965, and earned an estimated $2 million in domestic rentals.
Critical reaction
Bosley Crowther of The New York Times praised the film's performers and called the film "a nice little family picture" that was a "lean and sensible screen transcription of Fred Gipson's children's book." He further described the film as a "warm, appealing little rustic tale [that] unfolds in lovely color photography. Sentimental, yes, but also sturdy as a hickory stick." Time magazine felt the "action, in short, is exciting for everybody, but all too often the dialogue is only for the very y...
Legacy
Old Yeller went on to become an important cultural film for baby boomers, with Old Yeller's death in particular being remembered as one of the most tearful scenes in cinematic history. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 21 reviews, with a weighted average of 8.16/10. The critical consensus reads: "Old Yeller is an exemplary coming of age tale, packing an emotional wallop through smart pacing and a keen understanding of the elemen...
Old Yeller at IMDbOld Yeller at AllMovieOld Yeller at the TCM Movie DatabaseA timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children’s books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend.
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Also known as Frederick Benjamin Gipson. He is best known for writing the 1956 novel Old Yeller, which became a popular 1957 Walt Disney film.
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Aug 18, 2009 · A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children’s books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and...
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Looking back at 'Old Yeller' and Texas author Fred Gipson. By Cynthia Pickens. I vividly remember reading Old Yeller by Fred Gipson as a 10- or 12-year-old. Gipson’s descriptions of killer javelinas and wild hogs instilled a fear that has never subsided.
