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that The Black Cauldron was the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. It was a box-office bomb.

Feb 26, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that “The Black Cauldron” was the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. It was a box-office bomb.

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