Author Archives: Art Babbitt

The Snow White Wrap Party – part 1

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Art Babbitt

On the weekend of June 4, 1938, Walt rewarded his hard-working staff with a 2-day party at the Lake Narconian resort hotel near Palm Springs.  It was a thank-you to the overworked artists (their families were invited, too), who had … Continue reading →

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Art Babbitt’s New York

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Art Babbitt

Art Babbitt (neé Babitsky) and his family moved from Sioux City, Iowa to New York City in 1924, at the age of 16.  Art left for the Disney Studios in Hollywood in 1932, when he was 24. Not only is … Continue reading →

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Art Babbitt’s Guide to Spanish

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Art Babbitt

In January 1942, Art Babbitt went on a solo voyage to South America, probably to clear his head. It was on the heels of the famed Disney Strike.  Art just vilified his boss in front of a global audience.  It … Continue reading →

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Terrytoon Layouts

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Art Babbitt

When Art Babbitt was a young man at Terrytoons in the Bronx, he worked his way up to the esteemed position of animator.  He was at the bottom of the totem pole, but at least he was animating.  This means … Continue reading →

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Disney Paperwork: mid-30s

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Art Babbitt

In June 1932 (close to when this picture was taken), Art Babbitt joined the Disney staff on a temporary basis.  They wanted to try him out, see if really was all he made himself out to be.  Art started out … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney Studios on Hyperion Ave

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Art Babbitt

This picture of the entire Disney staff was probably taken some time in late 1933 or early 1934.  The staff is holding boxes of Post Toasties. Walt and his brother Roy had hired Herman “Kay” Kamen to merchandise the Disney … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the world of…Art Babbitt!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Art Babbitt

Of all the people who have put their mark in the history of animation, nobody has affected it more significantly in as many diverse ways as Art Babbitt. I’m Jake Friedman. Like Art, I have been an animator, a teacher … Continue reading →

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