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Tag Archives: Animation
The Babbitt Diary: Animating in Argentina – part 1
************* UPDATE: Click HERE for Part 2! ****************** Argentina’s first color animated short, Upa en Apuros, was created in 1942 by cartoonist Dante Quinterno, and starred his signature South American native character, Patoruzú. Produced entirely in Argentina, it was a milestone for … Continue reading
Posted in 1942-1946: Repercussions
Tagged 1940s, 1941: The Disney Strike, Animation, Art Babbitt, Dante Quinterno, Disney Studios, South America
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When Babbitt Met Tytla
Art Babbitt (here at 23) and Bill Tytla (here at 26) are credited for being two of the greatest animators and Disney innovators of all time. Bill Tytla especially was given enormous credit in various Disney books, including The Illusion … Continue reading
Posted in 1929-1932: Terrytoons
Tagged 1930s, Animation, Art Babbitt, Bill Tytla, Connie Rasinski, Frank Moser, Jerry Shields, Jose Carreon, New York, Paul Terry
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The Babbitt Diary: “The Reluctant Dragon”
As posted previously, Art Babbitt, the leader of the 1941 Disney Strike (though not the organizer – but more on that later), led the picket at the premiere of Walt Disney’s 5th feature film, The Reluctant Dragon. Have you seen … Continue reading
Posted in 1941: The Disney Strike, Disney
Tagged 1941: The Disney Strike, Animation, Art Babbitt, Disney Studios, Reluctant Dragon, South America
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The Snow White Wrap Party – part 1
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
Posted in 1932-1941: Disney Glory Days
Tagged 1930s, Animation, Art Babbitt, Disney Studios, Hal Adelquist, Hyperion, Jack Kinney, Marge Champion, Narconian, Snow White, Walt Disney, Willie Pyle
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Terrytoon Layouts
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
Posted in 1929-1932: Terrytoons
Tagged 1929-1932: Terrytoons, 1930s, Animation, Art Babbitt, Frank Moser, Jerry Shields, Layouts, New York
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