The Apple Dumpling Gang (G, 1975)
common sense media says
Rollicking Old West ride lassos some stereotypes.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this 1975 Disney Western suffers from the stereotypes of its day, including a stereotypical portrayal of Asian people, and a condescending view of women. When Dusty gets married, she's no longer interested in running her father's business; She puts on a dress and stays home with the kids. There's also mild violence and danger that may frighten very young children, but it's mostly harmless.
Violence & scariness:
Lots of slapstick violence, like Amos falling off a roof, the kids flying through town on an out-of-control gold mine cart, lots of chasing, crashing, and some explosions. There's a shoot-out at the end of the film in which some characters appear to be shot, but there's no blood and no one is seriously injured. Lots of people point guns at each other. Dusty throws things at Donovan and hits him with a pool stick. The Stillwell Gang kidnap the kids. Stillwell tries to strangle Donovan.
Sexy stuff:
Donovan and Dusty kiss.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Several characters smoke, including Donovan and Amos. A woman appears drunk and drops and breaks a beer bottle. Col. Clydesdale gets drunk.
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Ugli Chic
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
Watch. This. Movie.
Watch. This. Movie. Those are the three first words I can say between laughs. If you want a family film, this is one of the BEST. Lots of slapstick comedy, given that Don Knotts and Tim Conway are in here. Some stereotyping of Asian people, portraying them as angry scary people towards the kids. There is a saloon which the characters go in and out of regularly, but only two characters shows mild drunkeness. Some discussion of good-looking women between bachelors, and discussion of marriage and 'excercising marital prerogatives'. Young kids may not understand that part until they get older. Great message of sticking by those you love, and don't desert them; good role models in the Sheriff and Donavan, once he learns his lesson(s). Basic storyline: an unfortunate bachelor gets landed with 3 kids he doesn't want after a friend dies. He tries to find someone to look after them so he can leave the city, and ends up 'marrying' (in name only) Dusty, a tomboyish girl who lives in town. They have big arguments that everybody watches with amusement; the kids go off to explore family mines and find gold and trouble. Suddenly, everybody in the town cares for them, and wants to adopt them (hmmm...). The town's dumb criminals, Amos and Theodore, who never succeed at anything, try to steal the gold. Another bad guy gang, led by an old enemy that Amos shot accidently, wants the gold too, and the showdown begins from there. Very exciting and hilarious. ~Ugli Chic
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