Disney’s “Frolicking Fish” (1930)
The premiere of Frolicking Fish occurred on July 19th, 1930 with prints of the cartoon printed on green stock to produce an effect appropriate for the setting.
Tag Archives: Walt Disney
Covering “Fun And Fancy Free”
“Fun and Fancy Free” did well at the box-office. But, from the standpoint of hit songs – frankly, “Fun and Fancy Free” was a flop!
Walt Disney’s “The Jungle Book” Soundtrack on Records
The last animated feature produced under Walt Disney’s supervision was also the last major selling album released during the first golden age of Disneyland Records.
Disney’s “Boat Builders”: Even A Child Can Do It!
It is a gem of Mickey Mouse cartoon and one I enjoy watching especially during the summer before I head to Maine for a little sailing.
The Hits of “Song of the South”
Both “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” and “Sooner Or Later” entered the “Cash Box” charts on November 11th, 1946 – a good month before Song Of The South’s official premiere.
Songs of the South
Not since Pinocchio had the Disney music department seen such interest in songs from one of their films. Even the smallest record companies got into the act.
The Secret Sauce in Disney Animated Films
One of the questions that I get asked most often is: what’s the secret to the continuing success of Disney animated films? Here’s my thoughts on that matter.
Publicity Art for Disney’s “Victory Through Air Power” (1943)
That didn’t mean they couldn’t enlist the standard characters (Mickey, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, etc) to help promote the picture. In fact, I don’t think they could help it.
Animator Profiles: JACK KING
This column profiles animator/director Jack King, who worked at both Disney and Warner Brothers, with anecdotes based on recollections from his various colleagues.
Feudin’. . . No Fussin’. . . No Fightin’… Disney’s “The Martins And The Coys”
A decade-old pseudo-hillbilly novelty song, written by Al Cameron and Ted Weems. Weems had been leading a dance orchestra for almost fifteen years when he penned this tune.
