Lambert the Sheepish Lion

1952 · 8 min · Animation, ComedyNR

A mix-up finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep.

Disney Legend Sterling Holloway narrates this classic animated short. A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. Doted on by his mother, but teased by the other lambs, Lambert soon grows to become a massive lion, but as shy and gentle as the ewe who raised him. When a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama?

Director: Jack Hannah
Writers: Bill Peet, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright
Released: February 8, 1952
Language: English

Cast

Sterling Holloway
Narrator
June Foray
Mrs. Sheep/Lambert (purring and meowing)/Lambs (voice)
Stan Freberg
Lambert (voice)
James MacDonald
Wolf / Lambert (roaring) (voice)

Where to watch in the US

Stream

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