Cruella De Vil or Cruel Devil?

United States
October 14, 2008 8:54pm CST
Have you ever noticed that Cruella De Vil's name (in 101 Dalmatians) sounds like Cruel Devil? I just noticed that today while my daughter was running her 101 Dalmatians movie. Have you ever noticed that? Do you think Disney did that on purpose? He was good about slipping things into his movies.
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Sheepie
@Sheepie (3112)
• United States
18 Oct 08
Yeah, I've noticed. I think it was intentional. I'm not sure if it is a real last name, only spelled differently, or something. But actually, 101 Dalmatians is based on a book. So, it was the author's idea, I guess.
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lilybug
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
15 Oct 08
I noticed that before. I am not sure how long ago it was, but I remember watching the movie with my son and she pulled up in her car and the license plate said DE VIL. I don't think it ever occurred to me before that.
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twoey68
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
11 Mar 09
It wouldn't surprise me...I always associated her name with being cruel which she struck me as being. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]
cinderella2007
@cinderella2007 (2662)
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15 Oct 08
I think her name was meant to sound like that, make her sound more devilish and evil!!! I dont watch Disney movies often as I dont have any children but when I worked with children I would watch a few. Its amazing what stuff you notice as adults about films that you watched as a child!!
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wilsongoddard
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
15 Oct 08
Yes, I had noticed that. It was intentional. The name was originally used in Dodie Smith's 1956 novel "One Hundred and One Dalmations," and it was carried over to the film based on the book.
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20021114476
@20021114476 (691)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
Yes and I think that its a fun way of naming a character inspired by the role. lol. I think its really cute naming characters such way and I believe that Cruella De Vil was intentional. With lots of creativity, a character or a scene or a story can be a lot more interesting.
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danishcanadian
@danishcanadian (28954)
• Canada
21 Oct 08
Yeah, I noticed that one years ago. I definitely think it was a clever play on a name, and that that is how he intended it to sound. You are 101% right that he was good at slipping things like that into his movies. There are some really clever one sou there if you listen closely.