Pinocchio (Also Known As: Pinocho) is a animated fantasy film directed by Norman Ferguson, T. Hee and written by Carlo Collodi (from the story by) (as Collodi), Ted Sears (story). It released on 23 February 1940 (USA). The film stars Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc. A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy.