Interesting how the book ends with the line that Walt made Mickey Mouse in color in 1934. Actually, Mickey’s first on screen color appearance occurred in 1932.

Visit this link to my blog to read more:

http://vintagedisneymemorabilia.blogspot.com/2008/02/walt-disney-first-academy-awards.html

Delightful read! Despite the inaccuracy noted above, there’s some great info that may be surprising to adults as well as kids.

As Jerry points out, a lot of overdue credit is paid the hordes of rank-and-file artists that make movies happen. Unfortunately, they give “sound” short shrift. Music is “chosen” as if it’s pulled from the ether, instead of being painstakingly created by equally dedicated composers, musicians and engineers.

The Stallings, Bradleys, Shermans and Giacchinos of the industry contribute immeasurably to the moviegoing experience.

The Mickey Mouse series didn’t go all-color until 1935 (so the book was wrong in a different way)

Parade of the Award Nominees wasn’t a real Mickey short.

Interesting choice for the family’s name.

Disney Geeks might remember that the studio tour guide in Disney’s live-action/animated film, “The Reluctant Dragon” was played by actor, Buddy Pepper.

What happened to pages 204-213? The completist in me wants to see it all!

Thanks for posting this.

Jerry,

Great post. It is amazing to see what counts as publicity, relevant information and accuracy in the textbooks. I wonder what the test on this section actually looked like!