The original 1942 film before Disney got their hands on it. Starring: Sabu as Mowgli, Joseph Calleia as Buldeo, and Rosemary DeCamp as Messua. Received 4 nominations including Best Original Score and Best Color Cinematography.
The father of young Mowgli is killed by a jungle tiger during the child's early years. Having no family, the boy lives with wolves and befriends a variety of animals. After several years, Mowgli is discovered and returned to his mother, and must grow accustomed to human practices. When Mowgli and new love interest Mahala trek into the jungle together, they discover treasure that causes Mahala's father, Buldeo, to get greedy, with tragic consequences.
Released: April 3, 1942.
