The Hundred and One Dalmatians
by Dodie Smithliterary work· published 1956
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The Hundred and One Dalmatians is a 1956 children's novel by Dodie Smith about the kidnapping of a family of Dalmatian puppies. It was originally serialised in Woman's Day as The Great Dog Robbery, and details the adventures of two dalmatians named Pongo and Missis as they rescue their puppies from a fur farm. A 1967 sequel, The Starlight Barking, continues from the end of the novel.
Adaptations (3)
The Hundred and One Dalmatians has been adapted into 3 films, from 1961 to 2000. The most recent is 102 Dalmatians (2000).
One Hundred and One Dalmatians1961 · film · 79 min · dir. Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wolfgang Reitherman · IMDb ↗When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.
101 Dalmatians1996 · film · 103 min · dir. Stephen Herek · IMDb ↗An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.
102 Dalmatians2000 · film · 100 min · dir. Kevin Lima · IMDb ↗Get ready for a howling good time as an all new assortment of irresistible animal heroes are unleashed in this great family tail! In an unlikely alliance, the outrageous Waddlesworth - a parrot who thinks he's a Rottweiler - teams up with Oddball - an un-marked Dalmatian puppy eager to earn her spots! Together they embark on a laugh-packed quest to outwit the ever-scheming Cruella De Vil.
