Without a doubt, I consider Walter Elias Disney a pioneer in the animation field. He brought technological advancements to the mainstream mainly because he allocated time and effort to augment his films, rather than spew out film after film. This practice led to the success of his full features, Silly Symphonies, and Mickey Mouse shorts. However, as his ambitions grew, so did financial woes and his ego. While Disney animators and talent were the most esteemed in the industry in 1941, they “believed they were underpaid and (in many cases) not receiving the credit they deserved” (Higgins 1). As a result, the animation team went on strike on May 29, 1941, “and turned (Walt) Disney’s own cartoon creations against him in their labor struggle” (Johnson 1). These strikes transpired due to...
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In 1929, the Great Depression began when the stock market crashed. Personal income, tax revenue, profits and prices dropped, while international trade plunged by more than 50%. Unemployment in the U.S. rose to 25%, and in some countries rose as high as 33%” (Weebly 1). However, Disney’s studio survived the downturn from successful Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony shorts. Richard Steele, a historian, argues that “‘until the late 1930s, Hollywood’s producers had been largely indifferent to political issues’. On the surface, it would appear that Hollywood’s movies during the 1930s were nothing more than escapist fantasy with the primary role of entertainment, having little to do with the complexities of everyday life” (Mollet 37). In other words, Disney ignored any negative circumstance and gave his employees a positive working environment in the process, thus making films more optimistic than necessary. For instance, Silly Symphonies are
Before I break down these ideas, we must comprehend and analyze social and economic …show more content…
In 1929, the Great Depression began when the stock market crashed. Personal income, tax revenue, profits and prices dropped, while international trade plunged by more than 50%. Unemployment in the U.S. rose to 25%, and in some countries rose as high as 33%” (Weebly 1). However, Disney’s studio survived the downturn from successful Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony shorts. Richard Steele, a historian, argues that “‘until the late 1930s, Hollywood’s producers had been largely indifferent to political issues’. On the surface, it would appear that Hollywood’s movies during the 1930s were nothing more than escapist fantasy with the primary role of entertainment, having little to do with the complexities of everyday life” (Mollet 37). In other words, Disney ignored any negative circumstance and gave his employees a positive working environment in the process, thus making films more optimistic than necessary. For instance, Silly Symphonies are