The Disney Films - Leonard Maltin (Paperback)

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THE DISNEY FILMS New, Updated Edition by Leonard Maltin

A fascinating tribute to the talent and genius of the man who brought more joy to the motion-picture screen than any other, The Disney Films documents Walt Disney’s monumental contribution to both movies and television—his enormous creativity and innovative ability. From the groundbreaking cartoon “The Three Little Pigs” to the smash hit Mary Poppins, this delightful and informative book covers Walt Disney’s greatest achievements, including the metamorphosis of the simple animated cartoon into a new and uniquely expressive art form.

Leonard Maltin traces Disney’s rise from commercial artist to producer of his first Mickey Mouse cartoon, “Plane Crazy,” through more than thirty years of phenomenal worldwide acclaim. Everything Disney undertook blossomed under his careful guidance—early silent cartoons, live-action short subjects, over eighty feature films, hundreds of television shows, even a wealth of public service and wartime films. The author carefully examines and explains why they succeeded, how Disney himself felt about his work, and why the public was so eager to pay him homage.

Much of the book is devoted to Disney’s most significant work, feature films. Leonard Maltin provides a plot summary for each, as well as keen critical commentary and complete credits, together with the recollections of key creative personnel. In addition, he includes chapters on the short subjects, the television shows, and the films released since Disney’s death. This new, updated edition covers such notable recent films as Tron, The Black Hole, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon to be made since 1953, and Splash, the studio’s first “adult” comedy.

The Disney Films is a brilliant testimonial that will prove invaluable not only to movie lovers and students, but to all who want to know more about the genius and talent of the man whose impact on movies and on the world will be felt forever.