Fans who saw this as children count this elaborate Jules Verne adaptation as one of their greatest movie experiences. Walt Disney's first all-live-action production was a considerable gamble for his studio but became a huge hit and won Oscars for art direction and special effects. Disney won an Emmy for the hour-long making-of ABC tv special promoting the movie, probably the first time an‚ extended commercial won‚ such an‚ award. Disney got former competitor Max Fleischer's ok before hiring son Richard to direct. http://www.trailersfromhell.com