In the midst of her deadly illness, she comfortsherbest friend Ann King (Fitzgerald), and courageously meets her fate when her eyesight dims.The two found the abandoned armored van and followed the tracks of its pick-up car to Hugh Hefner""sPlayboyMansion (where the parking valet was Chris Rock in an early role)."Plot SynopsisDuring the film""s credits, Walt Disney personally thanks he members of his animation staff:My sincere appreciation to the members of my staff whose loyalty and creative endeavor made possible this production.Each of them was decorated and honored with golden medallions for their bravery.Film Notables (Awards, Facts, etc.)The first film of the series (in the original saga), and the fourth film in terms of chronology.Nominated for ten Academy Awards (with six wins): Best Art Direction (win), Best Costume Design (win), Best Film Editing (win), Best Score (win), Best Sound (win), Best Visual Effects (win), Best Director, Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Guinness).Not by signs, not by looks or movements, but by words." He emphasized to the Chairman (John Randolph) of the Commission: "These two apes have acquired the power of speech.