Good afternoon! This day in Disney history, Mar 1st, 1940. During a screening of "Bambi" after seeing the footage for the very 1st time, Walt Disney turned to the two animators, Frank Thomas & Milt Kahl (2 of walts 9 old men) w/tears in his eyes. He then says, "Thanks, fellows. That's great stuff, no kidding. Those personalities are pure gold." Walt seldom gave a direct compliment. So this was considered a humungous deal! When "Bambi" is completed (2 years later) it will have the fewest lines of dialogue of any Disney animated feature. The photo below left to right: Milt Kahl, Marc Davis, Frank Thomas & Walt Disney, seated Ollie Johnston.
Have you seen this film? What is your favorite part?
This is a testament to how much Walt had a hand in his productions and how much he cared about them. Such a cool story SMK! Thank you again! - MyPark
944.4 #91 3:51PM
π I agree MyPark! It was very interesting to read! - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 4:15PM
By the way... Favorite quote.. "You can call me Flower... if you want to." - MyPark 944.4 #91 4:39PM
what a great photo and compliment. I like when Bambi is learning to talk :) Thanks Duchess!! - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint
1799.3 #42 3:54PM
π special moment for those two men for sure! I bet they told that story to their grandkids! Oh! nice choice! Such a cute part of the film! - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 9:10PM
What an amazing and touching story, thank you Duchess!! I think Bambi is a wonderful movie and is so beautifully done. π - MinnieMousewife
570.4 #194 4:14PM
π I thought you in particular would enjoy that story! Such a kind heart. π - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 9:02PM
Such a great story! Bambi is not one of my favorites but my favorite line is "They're twitterpated" - CherryTreeLane
456.4 #269 4:31PM
Teehee, that's a very cute part! - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 9:03PM
Wonderful research. Favorite part would be Thumper and Bambi on ice - Tealtownfan
693.3 #144 6:04PM
Hey Teal! πβπβthat's a great part! - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 9:04PM
Awwww. Now I need to go watch Bambi! What a nice story! One of my favorite lines is, "you can call me Flower if you want to." Thank you, Duchess! - meridafan
1036.5 #83 6:15PM
I was just thinking the SAME thing!! it's been ages! That my favorite part too! πΌπ - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 9:06PM
One of my favorite movies. Thanks again for all of your 'Day in History'. My favorite quote: Thumper: Come on, it's all right. Look.
[thumps on ice] The water's stiff. - kskating
377.4 #361 6:38PM
I'm so glad you enjoy these! Another great selection for a favorite! I just pictured that scene in my head! :) - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 9:13PM
Cool info. I must admit that I can't remember ever seeing Bambi. I bought it when the BluRay was released but haven't watched it. - LilSterner
2656.0 #18 9:04PM
::jumps in car:: I'll bring the popcorn!! You must watch it! - Duchess_SMK 3291.4 #11 9:11PM
Thanks for putting faces to the names SMK :) I just like the word twitterpated - E-Ticket
772.5 #128 9:14PM