Every Disney story is unique in its own way, and so is the story about Disney. Walt Disney, the exemplary artist, had nothing but $40 in his pockets along with his drawing materials and animated film when he left Kansas City for Hollywood. The year was 1923 and the teenager hardly had any idea to move forward.
Walt Disney came with a loan of over 500 dollars. With support from brother Roy. He built a camera stand in their uncle’s garage in California. On October 16, 1923, the world saw the birth of the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
The world saw the birth of one of the largest media companies in the world, which is now known as the Disney Company. Currently, the company is celebrating its 100 years of success. Take a look at Disney’s long and bright journey.
A journey
Walter Elias Disney was the one who gave the world Disney. The man was born in Chicago on December 5, 1901 to Canadian-American construction worker Elias Disney and his wife Flora Call. The man grew up on a farm near Marceline, Missouri and Kansas City.
Walter Elias Disney was one of five siblings. He became inclined to drawing as a child. The determined child sold his sketches to the neighbors. The child’s first sketch was sold when he was only seven years old. He studied cartoons by correspondence. He later attended classes at McKinley High School in Chicago. Having inclinations towards both art and photography, he also dabbled in the latter.
When the man was only 16 years old, he decided to join the military service during the First World War. However, he was rejected because he was too young for military service. He later joined the American Red Cross. As part of his project, he was sent abroad. He spent almost a year there driving an ambulance.
After the war he returned to Kansas City. Then the man began his journey as an advertising caricaturist.
He then launched a series known as “Laugh-O-grams” along with a pilot film.
The man gained respect and popularity with his caricatures. He then moved to California to start a career as a videographer. The success of his short films led to the establishment of the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
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