Hamilton Luske

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hamilton Luske (October 16, 1903 - February 19, 1968) was an American film director. He directed many Disney films and shorts from 1936 until his death in 1968. He won an Academy Award in 1965. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 16, 1903 and died in Bel Air, California on February 19, 1968 at age 64. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hamilton Luske, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

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Alice in Wonderland (1951)

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On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole. Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow - and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Memorable songs and whimsical escapades highlight ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Kathryn Beaumont  •  Verna Felton  •  Ed Wynn  •  Richard Haydn

On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole. Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow - and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Memorable songs and whimsical escapades highlight ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Kathryn Beaumont  •  Verna Felton  •  Ed Wynn  •  Richard Haydn

Cinderella (1950)

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Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Ilene Woods  •  Eleanor Audley  •  Verna Felton  •  Rhoda Williams

Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Ilene Woods  •  Eleanor Audley  •  Verna Felton  •  Rhoda Williams

Fantasia (1940)

Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Ben Sharpsteen  •  James Algar  •  David Hand  •  Ford Beebe  •  Bill Roberts  •  Samuel Armstrong  •  Paul Satterfield  •  Jim Handley  •  T. Hee  •  Norman Ferguson
CAST:  Leopold Stokowski  •  Deems Taylor  •  Walt Disney  •  Julietta Novis

Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Ben Sharpsteen  •  James Algar  •  David Hand  •  Ford Beebe  •  Bill Roberts  •  Samuel Armstrong  •  Paul Satterfield  •  Jim Handley  •  T. Hee  •  Norman Ferguson
CAST:  Leopold Stokowski  •  Deems Taylor  •  Walt Disney  •  Julietta Novis

Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  William Morgan  •  Bill Roberts
CAST:  Edgar Bergen  •  Dinah Shore  •  Luana Patten  •  Walt Disney

Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  William Morgan  •  Bill Roberts
CAST:  Edgar Bergen  •  Dinah Shore  •  Luana Patten  •  Walt Disney

Lady and the Tramp (1955)

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Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Peggy Lee  •  Barbara Luddy  •  Larry Roberts  •  Bill Thompson

Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Peggy Lee  •  Barbara Luddy  •  Larry Roberts  •  Bill Thompson

Make Mine Music (1946)

In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  Robert Cormack  •  Joshua Meador
CAST:  Nelson Eddy  •  Dinah Shore  •  Benny Goodman  •  Jerry Colonna

In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  Robert Cormack  •  Joshua Meador
CAST:  Nelson Eddy  •  Dinah Shore  •  Benny Goodman  •  Jerry Colonna

Melody Time (1948)

In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney
CAST:  Roy Rogers  •  Dennis Day  •  Freddy Martin  •  Frances Langford

In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney
CAST:  Roy Rogers  •  Dennis Day  •  Freddy Martin  •  Frances Langford

One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement. In a Disney animation classic, Dalmatian Pongo is tired of his bachelor-dog life. He spies lovely ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Wolfgang Reitherman
CAST:  Rod Taylor  •  J. Pat O'Malley  •  Betty Lou Gerson  •  Martha Wentworth

When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement. In a Disney animation classic, Dalmatian Pongo is tired of his bachelor-dog life. He spies lovely ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Wolfgang Reitherman
CAST:  Rod Taylor  •  J. Pat O'Malley  •  Betty Lou Gerson  •  Martha Wentworth

Peter Pan (1953)

Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Bobby Driscoll  •  Kathryn Beaumont  •  Hans Conried  •  Bill Thompson

Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clyde Geronimi  •  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Bobby Driscoll  •  Kathryn Beaumont  •  Hans Conried  •  Bill Thompson

Pinocchio (1940)

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When loving Geppetto creates a wooden puppet, his wish is granted when it comes to life as a little wooden boy named Pinocchio. With his faithful friend and conscience Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio, embarks on fantastic adventures that his bravery, loyalty ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  Ben Sharpsteen  •  Bill Roberts  •  T. Hee  •  Norman Ferguson
CAST:  Cliff Edwards  •  Evelyn Venable  •  Mel Blanc  •  Frankie Darro

When loving Geppetto creates a wooden puppet, his wish is granted when it comes to life as a little wooden boy named Pinocchio. With his faithful friend and conscience Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio, embarks on fantastic adventures that his bravery, loyalty ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  Ben Sharpsteen  •  Bill Roberts  •  T. Hee  •  Norman Ferguson
CAST:  Cliff Edwards  •  Evelyn Venable  •  Mel Blanc  •  Frankie Darro

Saludos Amigos (1942)

A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  Bill Roberts  •  Norman Ferguson
CAST:  José Oliveira  •  Fred Shields  •  Pinto Colvig  •  Walt Disney

A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wilfred Jackson  •  Hamilton Luske  •  Jack Kinney  •  Bill Roberts  •  Norman Ferguson
CAST:  José Oliveira  •  Fred Shields  •  Pinto Colvig  •  Walt Disney

So Dear to My Heart (1948)

The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Harold D. Schuster
CAST:  Bobby Driscoll  •  Luana Patten  •  Beulah Bondi  •  Burl Ives

The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Harold D. Schuster
CAST:  Bobby Driscoll  •  Luana Patten  •  Beulah Bondi  •  Burl Ives

Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959)

Disney used animation here to explain through this wonderful adventure of Donald how mathematics can be useful in our real life. Through this journey Donald shows us how mathematics are not just numbers and charts, but magical living things.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Les Clark  •  Wolfgang Reitherman  •  Joshua Meador
CAST:  Clarence Nash  •  Paul Frees

Disney used animation here to explain through this wonderful adventure of Donald how mathematics can be useful in our real life. Through this journey Donald shows us how mathematics are not just numbers and charts, but magical living things.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Les Clark  •  Wolfgang Reitherman  •  Joshua Meador
CAST:  Clarence Nash  •  Paul Frees

Ben and Me (1953)

A revisionist version of American history as a small mouse comes to live with Benjamin Franklin and turns out to be responsible for many of his ideas; including the beginning of the Declaration of Independance!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Sterling Holloway  •  Charles Ruggles  •  Hans Conried  •  Bill Thompson

A revisionist version of American history as a small mouse comes to live with Benjamin Franklin and turns out to be responsible for many of his ideas; including the beginning of the Declaration of Independance!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Sterling Holloway  •  Charles Ruggles  •  Hans Conried  •  Bill Thompson

Scrooge McDuck and Money (1967)

Scrooge McDuck teaches Huey, Dewey and Louie the basics about money & its history, economics and investing.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Bill Thompson

Scrooge McDuck teaches Huey, Dewey and Louie the basics about money & its history, economics and investing.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Bill Thompson

Mickey's Surprise Party (1939)

Minnie is baking cookies. When she leaves for a short while, her dog Fifi accidentally drops popcorn kernels in the dough. Mickey and Pluto come over and visit with Minnie and Fifi. When Mickey notices that something is burning, Minnie remembers the cookies, which ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Walt Disney  •  Marcellite Garner  •  Pinto Colvig

Minnie is baking cookies. When she leaves for a short while, her dog Fifi accidentally drops popcorn kernels in the dough. Mickey and Pluto come over and visit with Minnie and Fifi. When Mickey notices that something is burning, Minnie remembers the cookies, which ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Walt Disney  •  Marcellite Garner  •  Pinto Colvig

Mickey's Elephant (1936)

A friend shipped Mickey a baby elephant named Bobo as a playmate for Pluto. Pluto's first introduction is to Bobo's trunk, through a fence. He's not thrilled, and marches away. The playful Bobo grabs Pluto's tail and follows. Pluto's devil self tells him he's being ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  David Hand
CAST:  Walt Disney  •  Pinto Colvig

A friend shipped Mickey a baby elephant named Bobo as a playmate for Pluto. Pluto's first introduction is to Bobo's trunk, through a fence. He's not thrilled, and marches away. The playful Bobo grabs Pluto's tail and follows. Pluto's devil self tells him he's being ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  David Hand
CAST:  Walt Disney  •  Pinto Colvig

Donald and the Wheel (1961)

A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ratios, a series of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Clarence Nash  •  Bill Cole  •  Bill Lee  •  Thurl Ravenscroft

A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ratios, a series of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST:  Clarence Nash  •  Bill Cole  •  Bill Lee  •  Thurl Ravenscroft

How to Catch a Cold (1951)

An average guy gets lessons from his common sense on how to treat a cold (mainly, rest and avoid behaviors that would spread it) and how to keep from getting one in the first place. Of course, since the film is sponsored by Kleenex, it's important to use disposable ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST: 

An average guy gets lessons from his common sense on how to treat a cold (mainly, rest and avoid behaviors that would spread it) and how to keep from getting one in the first place. Of course, since the film is sponsored by Kleenex, it's important to use disposable ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske
CAST: 

Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947)

A mysterious thief has stolen the prosperous Happy Valley's most prized possession: the musical Singing Harp. Can Mickey, Donald, and Goofy find the answer in the irritable Willie the Giant's magnificent castle up in the blue sky?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Bill Roberts
CAST:  Walt Disney  •  Clarence Nash  •  Pinto Colvig  •  Sterling Holloway

A mysterious thief has stolen the prosperous Happy Valley's most prized possession: the musical Singing Harp. Can Mickey, Donald, and Goofy find the answer in the irritable Willie the Giant's magnificent castle up in the blue sky?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hamilton Luske  •  Bill Roberts
CAST:  Walt Disney  •  Clarence Nash  •  Pinto Colvig  •  Sterling Holloway
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