Many Disney features are adaptations of previously existing stories. Lady and the Tramp was the first Disney feature to be based on an original story. Like Peter Pan and Alice In Wonderland, this was one of the projects shelved and then resumed due to WWII. Like many of the best Disney and MGM shorts featuring house pets made years prior, this is told and animated from the dog's perspective. The audience only sees a few glimpses of the human characters, and we're unsure of their actual names. The main heroine Lady and the hero Tramp are an unlikely match as they come from opposite backgrounds, but circumstances bring them together for a romantic adventure. I like how the dog's characters (and in some cases dialects) are defined by their breeds (i.e. Jock the Scottish terrier having a Scottish accent and feisty personality). Surprisingly, this film has still maintained its status as a beloved classic despite ethnic stereotypes of Asians, Italians, Irish, etc. These kind of elements, Disney and other media have otherwise tried to censor. I wonder how the features in the Disney animated canon with controversial sequences have largely remained available and well publicized. I like how the setting is at the turn of the last century, likely within the collective memory at the time of release. The film doesn't specifically state when, but I would say early 1910's, as there mostly horse carriages, but a few cars. As far as post-war features, this is generally considered to be one of the best. The spaghetti scene is one of the most iconic scenes in cinema. There are three nicely executed climatic scenes, two of them back to back at the end of the film. I still have fond recollections of when I first saw it some 25 years ago as a small child.

In recent years, Disney flicks like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Cars (to name a few) have set the gold standard for kiddie fare: silly fun, drama/humor combo, and enough of a "hook" to keep the parents from "zzzzzzzzzz's". Films like "Lady and the Tramp" were the building blocks of that legacy.For a basic plot summary, this film sees a female dog "Lady" getting separated from her owners and ending up with a male dog "Tramp" for a series of adventures both humorous and dramatic.At its core, "Lady and the Tramp" is a simple "opposites attract" love story: Lady is confused by changes in her luxurious home and wonders what a more carefree life would be like. Tramp is a carefree spirit at heart but also yearns for someone to share his adventures with. Throw in some humor, great music, a touch of drama, and a simple, heartfelt plot, and this film really stands out among some of its contemporary Disney fare.In short, show this movie to a child in your life and watch them light up. Along the way, recollect the nostalgia of your own first (or multiple) viewings. A great time to be had by all.

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. This turns out to be a bad move, as no dog is above the law. Lady and the Tramp explores the friendship and later love story between 2 dogs named Lady and Tramp and if there's a really famous scene is definitely their first kiss plus the side characters were also pretty fun as well. This is a Disney Classic at it's finest with hundreds of Special Editions threw the years that make the movie even better and better with each viewing.

Lady the spaniel has an idyllic life. And then her people have a baby and she is made to look guilty of destruction by the sneaky Siamese cats belonging to the babysitting aunt. After being muzzled she runs away and falls in with Tramp, a devil-may-care mongrel of no fixed abode. And so her adventures begin.Disney's 15th animated feature was original material rather than an adaptation. There is, as usual, much to like here, especially Peggy Lee's songs. Tramp is a lovable rogue, there are some entertaining set pieces, and the film as a whole has a good deal of charm. If there is a criticism, it is that the ending is just a touch glib and obvious.