DisneyRewind -- February 7, 1940 -- Disney's animated feature film, Pinocchio (based on the 19th century book by Carlo Collodi) premieres at the Central Theatre in New York City.

On this day in 1940, Disney's animated feature film, Pinocchio debuted at the Central Theater in New York City.


The story is based on the 19th century book by Carlo Collodi and cost 2.6 million dollars to make.

A living puppet, with the help of a cricket (named Jiminy) as his conscience, must prove himself to be worthy of being a real boy.