The Boy and the Eagle (1949)

A crippled boy discovers a wounded bald eagle, nurses it back to health, tames and teaches it to fly. One day, a rattlesnake is about to strike the boy, when the bird attacks the snake and a vicious fight erupts between the snake and the bird. In the excitement, the boy forgets his crutches and finds himself able to walk without them...

Released July 1, 1949 18 min 7+

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Short

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