Disney’s “Donald’s Better Self” (1938)
Today’s breakdown features a clash between right and wrong – with Donald Duck! Originally intended as a Silly Symphony, the idea evolved into a Duck cartoon, initially titled “Good and Evil”.
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Saturday Book Reviews
Another round-up new books of interest for dedicated cartoon historians, die-hard cartoon watchers – and just about anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis.
Disney’s Complete “Silly Symphony” Soundtrack Collection
A peek inside the soundtrack LPs of cartoons that set the foundation of feature animation with great music, storytelling—and voices that include Walt Disney himself.
Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Soundtrack Albums”
Whistle as we work our way through seven different editions of the classic soundtrack as released on Disneyland and Buena Vista vinyl albums from 1956 to 1987.
Disney’s “Santa Workshop” (1932)
Next on the holiday line-up is an early color Silly Symphony, with Santa Claus and his merry little gnomes!
In Her Own Words: Margaret Kerry
While playing the role of eldest daughter in Charlie Ruggles early TV sit-com, Margaret Kerry’s agent contacted her about doing the live action reference modeling for the character of Tinker Bell in Disney’s new feature, Peter Pan.
Walt Disney’s Music Cavalcade: A Documentary on Records
In honor of Walt’s birthday this Dec. 5, here is the story behind Bob Thomas’ book, Disneyland Records’ first compilation album and a key player in both, Jimmy Johnson.
Pinocchio in Animation – Part 1
The earliest movie that I can remember seeing was Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, in its October 1945 re-release when I was 4 years old. So I have always had an interest…
The Cuban Cabellero
When Cuba complained strongly that it was not represented in Disney’s animated feature films Saludos Amigos and Three Caballeros, the Disney Studio took the objection very seriously.
Disney’s “Trick or Treat” (1952)
Released 1952 and directed by Jack Hannah, the Donald Duck short “Trick or Treat” has become a annual holiday classic. Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about the film – but were too “scared” to ask!
