Image scan courtesy of the Nunziante Valoroso Collection.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
1950 German Snow White Promo Photo
This large sepia-tone photo was issued as part of the promotional material for Disney's Schneewittchenin during the 1950 premiere run in West Germany. Printed on publicity cardboard, it measures almost A4 size (210 x 297 mm / 8.27" × 11.7"). Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. Similar style photos were used for Pinocchio, Bambi, and others.
Image scan courtesy of the Nunziante Valoroso Collection.
Image scan courtesy of the Nunziante Valoroso Collection.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
1944 Disney War Bond Certificate
A US government-issued paper certificate from 1944, it would have been given out with the purchase of a War Bond for a child. Measures 7.875" x 10". The Seven Dwarfs are featured prominently along the top, with other Disney characters filling in the rest of the border. This one comes from the Rick Payne Collection. One of his earliest Disney acquisitions, Rick has had it hanging in his home since 1969!
A similar certificate was created during the Korean conflict featuring Al Capp's Shmoos.
A similar certificate was created during the Korean conflict featuring Al Capp's Shmoos.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
1938 To-day Magazine "Father of Snow White" Article
The August 13, 1938 issue of To-day magazine, published in the UK by George Newnes.
Article: "I Meet Walt Disney - Proud Father of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by Fenn Sherie.
A Snow White ad for Armour's corned beef also appeared in this edition. See the recipe book in an earlier Archive entry.
Image scans courtesy of the Richard Holliss Collection.
Article: "I Meet Walt Disney - Proud Father of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by Fenn Sherie.
A Snow White ad for Armour's corned beef also appeared in this edition. See the recipe book in an earlier Archive entry.
Image scans courtesy of the Richard Holliss Collection.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
1938 Snow White Wrap Party - Part 2 (night)
The Evening Activities...
Walt's Field Day (June 4-5, 1938) was planned as a way for Disney to give back to his staff for all the hard work they'd put in on Snow White over the previous three and a half years. The daytime events included such activities as footraces, swimming, and baseball. Yet, when evening arrived, the itinerary and the mood changed. With plenty of food, drink, and music on hand, the dancing and romance got a little wild.
Photos via the BabbitBlog. The dinning room of the Lake Norconian Resort.
Walt, wife Lillian, and Snow White director Dave Hand. Walt and Lillian wouldn't arrive to the party until that evening for dinner.
Drinking started in the early afternoon. By 9:00 pm, dancing kicked in. Snow White live-action model--Marge Belcher--is seen here in the flowered dress.
And here she is guzzling from a water pitcher. Note the sporting event handsome cups on the table. They would be handed out to the winners later in the evening.
Since the Snow White movie was doing so well in theatres, many animators and artists were hoping when Walt addressed the group with his evening speech, that there would be an announcement of financial bonuses for everyone--something that was hinted at during the production of the film. However, no such statement was made that night. As the party wore on, reports of drunkenness, nudity and promiscuity increased; Walt was not pleased. You can learn all the juicy details from the Disney History Institute Podcast.
Also see the following articles:
Walt's Field Day (June 4-5, 1938) was planned as a way for Disney to give back to his staff for all the hard work they'd put in on Snow White over the previous three and a half years. The daytime events included such activities as footraces, swimming, and baseball. Yet, when evening arrived, the itinerary and the mood changed. With plenty of food, drink, and music on hand, the dancing and romance got a little wild.
Photos via the BabbitBlog. The dinning room of the Lake Norconian Resort.
Walt, wife Lillian, and Snow White director Dave Hand. Walt and Lillian wouldn't arrive to the party until that evening for dinner.
Drinking started in the early afternoon. By 9:00 pm, dancing kicked in. Snow White live-action model--Marge Belcher--is seen here in the flowered dress.
And here she is guzzling from a water pitcher. Note the sporting event handsome cups on the table. They would be handed out to the winners later in the evening.
Since the Snow White movie was doing so well in theatres, many animators and artists were hoping when Walt addressed the group with his evening speech, that there would be an announcement of financial bonuses for everyone--something that was hinted at during the production of the film. However, no such statement was made that night. As the party wore on, reports of drunkenness, nudity and promiscuity increased; Walt was not pleased. You can learn all the juicy details from the Disney History Institute Podcast.
Also see the following articles:
- Disney History Institute Walt's Field Day
- BabbittBlog Snow White Wrap Party Part 1 and Part 2.
- Jim Korkis' MousePlanent Interview with Bill Justice.
- A. Film. L.A. Walt's Field Day
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