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Famous Disney animations include Steamboat Willie, Snow White, Cinderella, Bambi, Dumbo and Fantasia. Live action hits include Old Yeller and Mary Poppins. | Famous Disney animations include Steamboat Willie, Snow White, Cinderella, Bambi, Dumbo and Fantasia. Live action hits include Old Yeller and Mary Poppins. | ||
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| + | Walt Disney was sympathetic to the [[Nazi]] regime before the [[United States]]' entry into [[World War Two]]. One of the most absurd of the draconian restriction he placed on his employees was that they were to be clean-shaven, though Disney himself wore a moustache. | ||
After Disney died, his corporate empire suffered from factional strife. Michael Eisner forced out Roy Disney, ushering in an era of bottom-line corporate thinking and pro-gay activism.{{fact}} The Disney company acquired Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Touchstone. | After Disney died, his corporate empire suffered from factional strife. Michael Eisner forced out Roy Disney, ushering in an era of bottom-line corporate thinking and pro-gay activism.{{fact}} The Disney company acquired Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Touchstone. | ||
Revision as of 01:42, June 30, 2007
Walt Disney (1901-1966) was America's greatest cartoon animator and a pioneer in the movie and theme park industries. His Disneyland in California spawned similar ventures in Florida (Disney World), Tokyo and Paris.
Disney is perhaps best known for creating Mickey Mouse.
Famous Disney animations include Steamboat Willie, Snow White, Cinderella, Bambi, Dumbo and Fantasia. Live action hits include Old Yeller and Mary Poppins.
Walt Disney was sympathetic to the Nazi regime before the United States' entry into World War Two. One of the most absurd of the draconian restriction he placed on his employees was that they were to be clean-shaven, though Disney himself wore a moustache.
After Disney died, his corporate empire suffered from factional strife. Michael Eisner forced out Roy Disney, ushering in an era of bottom-line corporate thinking and pro-gay activism.[Citation Needed] The Disney company acquired Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Touchstone.