Tag Archives: South America

The Babbitt Diary: Animating in Argentina – part 2

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Art Babbitt

As previously posted, in the summer/fall of 1941, Walt Disney and a group of some of his most trusted staff went to South America as part of the U.S. government’s “Good Neighbor Program”… and just a few months later, Art … Continue reading →

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The Babbitt Diary: Animating in Argentina – part 1

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Art Babbitt

************* 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 →

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The Babbitt Diary: “The Reluctant Dragon”

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Art Babbitt

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 →

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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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