At first, fate does not treat Dumbo well. His ears, which are far too large even for elephants, only bring trouble to the circus child. The little clumsy one constantly trips over them and messes up his first big performance. Fortunately, Dumbo has a friend, the clever little mouse Timothy. He firmly believes that his protégé is a very special elephant. And he is right, because those cumbersome ears are perfect for flying. Dumbo becomes a star in the ring.