Ordered by his father to sell his old, small donkey, named Small One, a boy in ancient Palestine takes the donkey to the Jerusalem market. Finding no buyers there, the boy is about to give up when he meets a kind man named Joseph.
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Sean Marshall | ... |
Boy (voice)
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William Woodson | ... |
Tanner (voice)
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| Olan Soule | ... |
Father (voice)
(as Olan Soulé)
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| Hal Smith | ... |
Auctioneer (voice)
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| Joe Higgins | ... |
Guard (voice)
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| Gordon Jump | ... |
Joseph (voice)
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| Clarence Nash | ... |
Small One (uncredited) (voice)
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Thurl Ravenscroft | ... |
Potter (uncredited) (voice)
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Ken Sansom | ... |
Baker (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Don Bluth | ||
| Jack Cutting | ... | (uncredited) (earlier cartoon clips) |
| Wolfgang Reitherman | ... | (uncredited) (earlier cartoon clips) |
Written by
| Vance Gerry | ... | (story) & |
| Peter Young | ... | (story) (as Pete Young) |
| Charles Tazewell | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| Don Bluth | ... | producer |
| Ron Miller | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Robert F. Brunner | ||
Editing by
| James Melton | ||
Production Management
| Don Duckwall | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Rich | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Glen Keane | ... | concept designer (uncredited) |
| Burny Mattinson | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Mel Shaw | ... | concept designer (uncredited) |
| Peter Young | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| George Fredrick | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Ben Hendricks | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Frank Regula | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Herb Taylor | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Art Cruickshank | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Eustace Lycett | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ted Kierscey | ... | effects animator |
| Dorse A. Lanpher | ... | effects animator |
| John Emerson | ... | airbrush artist (uncredited) |
| Dick Lucas | ... | effects animator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Aardal | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
| Ed Austin | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
| Joe Jiuliano | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
| Brian LeGrady | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
| Rob Maine | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
| Peter McEvoy | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
| Jim Pickel | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
| Dave Spencer | ... | still camera (uncredited) |
| Chuck Warren | ... | animation camera operator (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Daniela Bielecka | ... | background artist |
| Jim Coleman | ... | background artist |
| Lorna Cook | ... | character animator (as Lorna Pomeroy) |
| Gary Goldman | ... | directing animator |
| Heidi Guedel | ... | character animator |
| Bill Hajee | ... | character animator |
| Dan Hansen | ... | layout artist |
| Chuck Harvey | ... | character animator |
| Ron Husband | ... | character animator |
| Emily Jiuliano | ... | character animator |
| Linda Miller | ... | character animator |
| Cliff Nordberg | ... | directing animator: "Auctioneer" and "Merchants" |
| John Pomeroy | ... | directing animator: "The Donkey" and "Saint Joseph" |
| Jerry Rees | ... | character animator |
| Sylvia Roemer | ... | layout artist |
| Walt Stanchfield | ... | assistant animation supervisor |
| Wilma Baker | ... | final checker (uncredited) |
| Betsy Baytos | ... | character animator (uncredited) |
| Bill Berg | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Don Bluth | ... | animator (uncredited) |
| Bill Brazner | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Janet Bruce | ... | animation checker (uncredited) |
| Daryl Carstensen | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Randy Cartwright | ... | character animator (uncredited) |
| Hortensia Casagran | ... | final checker (uncredited) |
| Leroy Cross | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Diana Dixon | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Becky Fallberg | ... | ink and paint manager (uncredited) |
| Maria Fenyvesi | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Tom Ferriter | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Will Finn | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| Eve Fletcher | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Ed Gombert | ... | character animator (uncredited) |
| Allen Gonzales | ... | scene planner (uncredited) |
| Leslie Gorin | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Stan Green | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Dan Haskett | ... | character animator (uncredited) |
| Chris Hecox | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Karen Hepburn | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Eadie Hofmann | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Skip Jones | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Darlene Kanagy | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Sarah-Jane King | ... | color models (uncredited) |
| Dan Kuenster | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| Diann Landau | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| Ann Lord | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Ginni Mack | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Gretchen Maschmeyer Albrecht | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Mike McKinney | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Charlene Miller | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Fujiko Miller | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| John Musker | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Madlyn O'Neill | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Carmen Oliver | ... | color models (uncredited) |
| Ray Owens | ... | paint lab (uncredited) |
| Vera Pacheco | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| Barbara Palmer | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Melanie Pava | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Peggy Plowden | ... | paint lab (uncredited) |
| Janet Rea | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Rees | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Dodie Roberts | ... | paint lab (uncredited) |
| Robyn Roberts | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Carmen Sanderson | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Henry Selick | ... | inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| Mavis Shafer | ... | animation checker (uncredited) |
| Stan Somers | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| Dave Spafford | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Betty Stark | ... | paint lab (uncredited) |
| Roxy Steven | ... | blue sketch artist (uncredited) |
| Brigitte Strother | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Dave Suding | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Olga Tarin-Craig | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Dave Thomson | ... | scene planner (uncredited) |
| Margaret Trinidade | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey J. Varab | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Glenn V. Vilppu | ... | layout artist (uncredited) |
| Sally Voorheis | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
| Tatsuko Watanabe | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Bert Wilson | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Gina Wootten | ... | xerox processor (uncredited) |
| Kevin Wurzer | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Phil Young | ... | breakdown and inbetween artist (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Robert F. Brunner | ... | conductor |
| Christalee | ... | lead singer (uncredited) |
| Evelyn Kennedy | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| John Richards | ... | music recordist (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Jack Wadsworth | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Don Hahn | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Don Henry | ... | projectionist (uncredited) |
| Charlene Rogers | ... | secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1978) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Abril Vídeo (1996) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Disney Channel (1983) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- VideoVisa (1992) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1999) (Mexico) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Grabaciones y Doblajes (casting) (latin american spanish dub)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- R C A Photophone System (sound recording)
- Technicolor (color by)
- Walt Disney Productions (copyright holder)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
Storyline
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A young boy must part with his beloved donkey, named "Small One". When he takes him into town to sell him, the only person who wants to buy him is the tanner. When all hope seems lost in finding a kind master, Small One leads his master back to the tanner's shop where he is willing to sacrifice his life. A miracle happens, and he is bought by Joseph to carry Mary to Bethlehem.
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| Taglines | A young boy discovers the true spirit of the Christmas season. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This short was Don Bluth's last involvement with Disney, while Bluth's flagship property, "The Land Before Time," would mention the Circle of Life, which would be a key topic throughout Disney's "The Lion King." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #2.1 (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Small One See more » |
| Quotes |
Tanner:
You have a donkey to sell? Boy: [nervously] His-his name is Small One. Tanner: [inspecting Small One's hide] One piece of silver. Boy: Will you take good care of him? Tanner: [sneers] I only want his hide, boy. I'm a tanner. Boy: [gasps] The tanner? Boy: [turns his head to realize he and Small One have landed in a sweatshop] You wanna make leather out of him? Tanner: One piece of silver. Boy: No, I won't sell him! I won't! No, no! [the boy and Small One flee the shop in terror] See more » |