Neil Sinyard

Presents a chronicle of Disney movies from the early cartoons to "Snow White" to recent films such as "Cocoon, " "Never Cry Wolf, " and "The Journey of Natty Gann."

The Ace in the Hole, in this case, is Leo Minosa, trapped in a cliff dwelling near Albuquerque, N.M. The publicity from his situation could build a winning hand for several people: Chuck Tatum, manipulative veteran newsman; Lorraine, his bored wife who dreams of city lights; Sheriff Gus Kretzer, boosting his re-election campaign; and young Herbie, a reporter who wants to make the big leagues. In 1951, there was no 24-hour cable news, and the Albuquerque...