Pete’s Dragon premiered on November 3, 1977! This live action and animation hybrid tells the story of a boy named Pete as he escapes from his adopted family with the help of his dragon, Elliott. The film stars Shelley Winters, Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Jim Dale, and Sean Marshall as Pete. It was nominated for an Academy Award for its ballad “Candle on the Water.” | Disney History Channel

Here’s a look back at the trailer for Disney’s Pete’s Dragon. The film is a live-action and animation musical starring Helen Reddy, Shelley Winters, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, and Sean Marshall as Pete. Its song Candle on the Water was nominated for an Academy Award. | Disney History Channel