He is described as a ruthless and enigmatic entrepreneur.
Physical Appearance[]
Entrepreneur with a white shirt, black jacket and pants, and blue sunglasses.
Role in the film[]
He intended to exploit Dumbo for his bohemian amusement park, Dreamland. When Holt and Colette guide Dumbo to fly out of the circus, Vandevere attempted to stop them but starts a fire due to the mismanagement of Dreamland's electricity system, the fire spreads and destroys the park. Everyone managed to escaped the fire, and he was arrested and tried for misconduct.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
Dumbo was the second movie Keaton worked with Danny DeVito and the fourth movie he participated with Tim Burton.
Both Vandevere and Max Medici share the role of the ringmaster from the original 1941 animated film, but Vandevere was given the ringmaster's antagonistic role while Max has a heroic role in the remake.
According to creators, Vandevere is considered to be a dark reflection of Walt Disney.