Dumbo (Also Known As: Dambo ) is an animated musical film directed by Samuel Armstrong (as Sam Armstrong), Norman Ferguson and written by Joe Grant (screen story), Dick Huemer (screen story). It released on 31 October 1941 (USA). The film stars Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy, James Baskett. Ridiculed because of his enormous ears, a young circus elephant is assisted by a mouse to achieve his full potential.