Mrs. Jumbo (Dumbo)
Last Updated on: November 7th, 2024
Who is Mrs. Jumbo?
Mrs. Jumbo is a gentle and devoted elephant in Disney’s Dumbo (1941), famously known as the loving mother of the title character. She resides in a traveling circus and is introduced as one of the elephant performers.
When her son, Dumbo, is born, she quickly becomes his fierce protector, especially after his oversized ears make him the subject of ridicule. Despite her limited screen time and lack of spoken dialogue, Mrs. Jumbo’s actions convey her deep love for Dumbo, particularly in the touching scene where she cradles him with her trunk through the bars of her cage while the lullaby “Baby Mine” plays—a moment that has become one of the most iconic in Disney history.
Mrs. Jumbo’s character embodies maternal devotion and the struggle against injustice. She is wrongfully labeled as a “mad elephant” and imprisoned after trying to defend Dumbo from bullies, showcasing her courage and determination to protect her son at all costs.
In the original animated film, Mrs. Jumbo does not speak, but her emotions and personality are conveyed through her expressive animation. In Tim Burton’s 2019 live-action adaptation of Dumbo, Mrs. Jumbo was brought to life using CGI, with her maternal role central to the story’s emotional core, although she remained non-verbal.
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Movie Appearances
Dumbo
Dumbo (Live-Action)
Song Appearances
Baby Mine (Song)
“Baby Mine” is a song from the Disney animated film “Dumbo“. The song was written by Frank Churchill and Ned Washington and is performed in…
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Baby Mine – Disney Dumbo – 2014 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament
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