About The Story of the Animated Drawing

The Story of the Animated Drawing is a unique and enlightening movie released in 1955. It gives viewers a comprehensive retrospective of the history of animation, from caveman drawings to the state-of-the-art special effects of the 1950s. This journey into the world of animation is narrated and presented by Walt Disney himself.

In the plot, Disney demonstrates how animation techniques evolved over the decades while also highlighting the contributions of many acclaimed animators. The movie features a compilation of pioneering efforts in animation, including the works of Winsor McCay, J. Stuart Blackton, and Emile Cohl. Works of the Walt Disney Studio are also lovingly displayed with clips from various popular and classic films being shown.

Making / Production

The movie appears as an episode as part of the Disneyland television series. The production was managed and delivered by the Walt Disney Studios. Being a historical documentary on animation, it includes snippets from various animated works juxtaposed with live-action footages of Walt Disney narrating and illustrating the transformation in animation techniques over the years.

Actors

• Walt Disney: As not just the narrator, but also the presenter, Disney provides a personal and engaging exploration into the world of animation. His passion for animation is infectious, making this a captivating and educational watch.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie shows many animation techniques that aren't usually explained in detail, such as rotoscoping and xerography.
• It includes the first ever broadcast showings of the shorts "Gertie the Dinosaur" and "Little Nemo".

Music, Soundtrack

The music and soundtrack, as with most Disney productions, serves as a complementary backdrop to the narration and clips. Due to the 1955 release date, the movie does not contain any modern tracks but is instead filled with period-specific and contextual music to align with the showcased animations.

Quotes

• "Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation."

Unfortunately, details about awards won by this movie are not available.