The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle: Tale 1 - The Trip to Africa

Original title: Doktor Dolittle und seine Tiere: Teil 1 – Die Reise nach Afrika

1928 ★ 6.5 11 min German Lotte Reiniger

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Overview

In a house on the coast, Doktor Dolittle lives with a monkey, a little dog, a pig, a crocodile, a duck and a parrot. He knows the language of animals. A swallow flies to him and tells of a terrible disease among monkeys in distant Africa. Dolittle and his animals board a ship and begin a hilarious journey.

Animation Comedy Adventure