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==Production==
==Production==
The film was based on a book by Edward Fenton called ''The Golden Doors'' which was published in July 1957.<ref>Varied Fare in Summer Titles for Youngsters
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It was shot on location in [[Florence]], [[Italy]]. Shooting finished May 1962.<ref>NOTED ON THE ITALIAN SCENE: At Home Abroad Works in Progress Double Duties
Los Angeles Times 21 July 1957: E6. </ref> Disney bought the rights in December 1957.<ref>BY WAY OF REPORT: Disney Plans Two New Films--Other Items
By ROBERT F. HAWKINS. New York Times 13 May 1962: X7. </ref>
By A.H. WEILER. New York Times 22 Dec 1957: 51. </ref>

In May 1959 Winston Miller was writing a script for producer William Anderson.<ref>'Top of the World' Reached by Quinn: Moviemakers Venture Afield; Disney Swings 'Golden Doors'
Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 21 May 1959: A11. </ref>

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It was shot on location in [[Florence]], [[Italy]]. Shooting finished May 1962.<ref>NOTED ON THE ITALIAN SCENE: At Home Abroad Works in Progress Double Duties By ROBERT F. HAWKINS. New York Times 13 May 1962: X7. </ref>


==Release==
==Release==

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Escapade in Florence
Directed bySteve Previn
Written byMaurice Tombragel
Bob Wehling
Produced byBill Anderson
StarringTommy Kirk
Annette Funicello
Nino Castelnuovo
Clelia Matania
Venantino Venantini
Ivan Desny
Production
company
Walt Disney Studios
Distributed byBuena Vista
Release date
  • 1962 (1962)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Escapade in Florence is a two-part episode of the Disneyland television show which was released theatrically in some countries. Walt Disney described it as a "two-party teenage comedy adventure" which was "international in flavor".[1]

Plot

Mystery and suspense follow Annette Funicello and Tommy Kirk as they play students studying in the enchanting city of Florence, Italy. As the two find romance among the city's magnificent art and architecture, they discover that her paintings are at the center of an elaborate art forgery ring involving Florence's most treasured masterpieces. Danger soon finds them when they uncover the mastermind behind the plot and they're thrown into an ancient dungeon. It's now up to Annette to save the day, but will help arrive in time?

Cast

Production

The film was based on a book by Edward Fenton called The Golden Doors which was published in July 1957.[2] Disney bought the rights in December 1957.[3]

In May 1959 Winston Miller was writing a script for producer William Anderson.[4]

It was shot on location in Florence, Italy. Shooting finished May 1962.[5]

Release

The Monthly Film Bulletin called it "an almost perfect example of its genre - straightforward story, likeable young protagonists, some good rough and tumble with the hero's skill in jiu jitsu coming in useful, pleasant songs, a general happy atmosphere, and a strong location background."[6]

The film was released in September 2013 on DVD via the Disney Movie Club Exclusives.[7][8]

Comic book adaption

References

  1. ^ Disney Paints Bright Picture Disney, Walt. Los Angeles Times March 25, 1962: D4
  2. ^ Varied Fare in Summer Titles for Youngsters Los Angeles Times 21 July 1957: E6.
  3. ^ BY WAY OF REPORT: Disney Plans Two New Films--Other Items By A.H. WEILER. New York Times 22 Dec 1957: 51.
  4. ^ 'Top of the World' Reached by Quinn: Moviemakers Venture Afield; Disney Swings 'Golden Doors' Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 21 May 1959: A11.
  5. ^ NOTED ON THE ITALIAN SCENE: At Home Abroad Works in Progress Double Duties By ROBERT F. HAWKINS. New York Times 13 May 1962: X7.
  6. ^ ESCAPADE IN FLORENCE Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 30, Iss. 348, (Jan 1, 1963): 65.
  7. ^ http://openvaultdisney.com/2013/08/27/escapade-in-florence-coming-to-dvd-via-the-dmc/
  8. ^ http://openvaultdisney.com/2013/09/21/escapade-in-florence-now-available-to-own-on-dvd/
  9. ^ "Gold Key: Escapade in Florence". Grand Comics Database.


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