Tag Archives: Roy E. Disney

Disney and the Mob: Willie Bioff

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Art Babbitt

Let’s talk about the mob for a minute. There was a man named Willie Bioff.  He was a member of Al Capone’s gang, as was his partner, George Browne.  They were both top men of the Hollywood stagehands’ union, the … Continue reading →

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Disney and Babbitt – the 30s in Public Records

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Art Babbitt

As the authorized biographer of Art Babbitt, I have access to a lot of private materials – photos, home movies, journals, etc. — all chronicling this man’s incredible life and complex mind. But today I’m going to present some non-exclusive … Continue reading →

Posted in 1929-1932: Terrytoons, 1932-1941: Disney Glory Days, Disney, Genealogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments