After that, the publishing order is restored; Doctor Dolittle's Garden (1927) is followed by Doctor Dolittle in the Moon (1928) and Doctor Dolittle's Return (1933), ending with Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake (1948). Source: Internet
During that time, “Dolittle” performed well enough at the box office to justify a review even though the film was ravaged by critics. Source: Internet
Downey Jr was about to pull a Francis Ford Coppola of his own by bunging in a set-piece in which Dolittle, and his leek, get up close and personal with the dragon. Source: Internet
Gaghan, who’d quickly proved ill-suited to the childlike subject matter, had finished the movie with a big emotional moment between Dolittle and a dragon guarding a magical grove the Doctor needs to get to. Source: Internet
By contrast, the rats appearing in the Doctor Dolittle books tend to be highly positive and likeable characters, many of whom tell their remarkable life stories in the Mouse and Rat Club established by the animal-loving doctor. Source: Internet
Dolittle is also dealing with his rebellious teenage daughter (Raven Symone). Source: Internet