Question 1

What surprising detail is revealed about the dog breed that plays Old Yeller?

Accepted Answer

Old Yeller is portrayed by a 170-pound Yellow Mastador, a Labrador Retriever/English Mastiff cross, though described as a mongrel in dialogue.

Question 2

How did the Library of Congress recognize Old Yeller in 2019?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant, and was the first live-action Disney film with no animated sequences preserved.

Question 3

What unusual licensing deal involves Old Yeller decades after its release?

Accepted Answer

Disney continues to license the name 'Disney's Old Yeller' to a dog food manufacturer who uses it as their brand name.

Question 4

How does the film refer to rabies without using the actual terms?

Accepted Answer

It never uses the words 'rabies' or 'rabid,' instead calling the disease 'hydrophobia' and afflicted animals 'mad,' which was common at the time.

Question 5

Where was Old Yeller filmed despite being set in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The movie was filmed in California, although it is based in Texas.

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