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THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1976

* The Hall of Presidents
* Walt Disney World
* "The Idea of a President"

Page 26 has a nice article supported by two photos featuring Disney's "Hall of Presidents" attraction found at Disney World. It was one three contributions Walt Disney made to the 1964 New York World's Fair (It's a Small World and Carousel of Progress being the other two), and upon the fair's completion, was moved to its permanent home in The Magic Kingdom Park located within…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1951

* Disney's animated movie "Alice in Wonderland" is introduced to the world
* World premiere advertisement for Manhattan

Page 17 has a nice half page advertisement for the premiere showings of "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" before it's general release across the country. Was this the earliest advertisement in a publication for this Walt Disney classic ?
Complete with 46 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background:On July 26, 1951, Walt…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1951

* Disney's animated movie "Alice in Wonderland" to be introduced to the world
* Opening day premiere advertisement for Manhattan (5 days prior)

Page 14 has a 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the upcoming premiere showing of "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" in Manhattan. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background:On July 28, 1951, Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland officially premiered in theaters across the United…

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1940 

* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio"
* Introduced to the World

Page 18 has the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their second animated movie following on the heels of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review begins: "If Westbrook Pegler could write...that Walt Disney's "Snow White" was the happiest event since the armistice, we can report confidently this…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 14, 1942

* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"

In the midst of World War II, page 8 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features library, the film is based on the 1923 book "Bambi, A Life in the Woods" by Austrian author Felix Salten.
The review is…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 24, 1939

* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards

In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. Page 16 has coverage of his award on page 16 under the heading: "Walt Disney Honored."Additional details of…

THE NEW YORK TIMES (MAGAZINE SECTION), February 26, 1939  Pages 4 and 5 have: "DISNEY NOW ART - BUY HE WONDERS", followed by a nice feature article on the work of Walt Disney which includes multiple vignettes of his "art". A small photo of Walt Disney is captioned: "Don't ask me anything about art. I don't know anything about it." See images for details.
The complete Magazine Section (and Book Review section), in very good condition. This is a "rag"/institutional edition. 

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1959

* The last Walt Disney animated feature film adaptation of a Fairy Tale for 30 years
* Grammy for 'Best Soundtrack" - Oscar for "Best Scoring of a Musical Picture"
* Pre-Premier showing (in New York) advertisement

Page 9X has a large (7"x14"), pre-premier advertisement for the New York showing of "WALT DISNEY'S SLEEPING BEAUTY." See images for details. Nice to have in a New York newspaper from prior to its first New York appearance.
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SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 21, 1939  In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids which also doubled as advertisements. One such "ad" is located on the back page, is approx. 12" x 15", and is headed: "Walt Disney's Little People - Travel Tykes - 'A Stitch In Time Saves Nine. M. Mouse.'" This nostalgic, color, vintage ad would be great for lovers of all that is Disney, and is very displayable.
The front page has a banner headline, "NAZIS AGAIN HURLED OUT OF…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3 & 5, 1945, along with the  MINNIAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE's Picture Section, January 28, 1945

* Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros
* William E. Johnson's death

This 2 issue set (with bonus Picture Section) covers the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action.  Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starred: Panchito, Joe Carioca, Donald Duck with Actresses, Aurora Miranda, Dora Luz and Carmen Molina.  In addition to the the beautiful…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1959

* Another Disney first!
* 3-way stereophonic sounds & "Magic Mural" widescreen effect

Page 47-M has a 5" by 8" ad for what is self-described as: "ANOTHER DISNEY FIRST!," which includes: "3-Way Stereophonic Sound Plus The Wide-Screen Effect of Magic Mural. Walt Disney Presents, The Peter Tchaikovsky Story."
The issue has some browning to the right and lower margin regions, a few archival reinforcements, but is otherwise good.The page

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 1, 1939 

* Walt Disney - Standard Oil advertisement
* Mickey and Minnie Mouse cartoon characters

In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids that also doubled as ads. Located on the back page is a large (approx. 12" x 15") nostalgic, vintage ad for Disney lovers and is very displayable.
Complete in 25 pages, light toning, small address label on the front page, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally in good…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1973

* Early Walt Disney World description
* Entertainment resort complex
* Orlando, Orange Co., Florida

The front page has a heading "Das Disney World" Text continues on page 64. See images for portion. 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's…

"Talent Plus Decency"...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 16, 1966 

* Walt Disney death w/ photo
* Business magnate
* Richie Allen wins MLB's slugging title

The front page has a three-column, two-line heading: "Walt Disney's Formula - Talent Plus Decency" which is followed by a nice report on his death. The article includes a photo and continues on an inside page.
Under "SPORTS" on page 5 is: "Richie Allen Winner Of NL Slugging Title", which tells of 25-year-old Dick Allen of the Philadelphia Phillies…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, (PICTURES SECTION), Missouri, Dec. 31, 1939 

The back page of the weekly Pictures Section is fully dedicated to the new full-length animated film, "Gulliver's Travels," which was Max Fleischer's answer to the incredible success of Walt Disney's, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Multiple color sketches are included. See images for details.
In beating out the release of Disney's Pinocchio by 1 1/2 months, it became the 2nd animated feature film produced in the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1945

* Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros
* Georgia Poll Tax

This issue has a premiere week ad for the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action.  Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starred: Panchito, Joe Carioca, and Donald Duck, with actresses Aurora Miranda, Dora Luz and Carmen Molina. Although the ad is quite small, it is historic.
Additionally, page 34 has a one column heading: "POLL TAX REPEAL SENT TO GEORGIA GOVERNOR".
…

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, February 24, 1939

* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards

In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. To add a bit of lore to the event, the young Shirley Temple, who was selected to present the award, was so…

ARC LIGHT, November, 1944 "A Publication of the American Red Cross of China-Burma-India". Obviously the content is focused on the work of the Red Cross during the closing months of World War II.
The back page is taken up with 3 cartoons by former Disney animator Bill Harmer. The back page note states: "Sgt. Bill Harmer, formerly an animator with Walt Disney & five major Hollywood studios, now draws cartoons of Army life in the CBI. Harmer worked on such productions as Snow White & the Seven…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1941

* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere (Chicago)
* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement

Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse in Chicago
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, two small archival mends on the front page, generally nice.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 26, 1955

* First animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope
* Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp"
* Premier weekend showing

Page B-13 has a nice advertisement for the premier weekend showing of Disney's, "The Lady and the Tramp," which was the first animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope. Ads for Cole Porter's "Can-Can," and for "Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey's 'The Greatest Show On Earth'," are also included.
Other news, sports and…

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR (Magazine Section), Boston, February 1, 1947

* illustrator for Disney Studios - works include Bambi

The cover of this Magazine Section has a color illustration by Maurice Day, an early illustrator for Disney Studios. An inside article shows various sections of his work, a small photo of him, and the related article mentions that Walt Disney discovered him as a result of seeing a sampling of his works on display in Laguna Beach, California. The images and…

London terrorrist bombings... Disney's feud...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005

* Edward "Eddie" Smith - co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association
* Al Loving - African American abstract expressionist painter
* Day-2 reports - London Bombings by Islamic terrorists
* Disney feud settled

The "Obituaries" have the death reports of two prominent Black Americans. Pg. B12 has: "Edward Smith; 81; Fought for Film Work for Black Stuntman", with two related photos. Pg. B12 has: "Al Loving, 69; African American Abstract Artist Worked in…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1980

* "The Watcher's in the Woods" film opening
* World premiere movie advertisement
* American supernatural horror movie

Page 46 has a 1/2 page advertisement for the World premiere of "The Watcher in the Woods" film in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Watcher in the Woods had a limited release showing at New York City's Ziegfeld Theatre beginning April 17, 1980. Initially, the studio had planned to…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Front and Calendar Sections)

* Walt Disney's Aladdin premiere
* Includes the review
* Additional popular movie advertisements

A terrific issue on the premiere of "Aladdin". This issue contains a nearly full-page movie premiere "starts today" advertisement. Also present is a positive review titled "The 1,001 Delights of "Aladdin". Other popular advertisements include Bram Stoker's Dracula and Traces of Red. Perhaps no better issue could be found…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1991 (Calendar section)

* Full pg. ad for animated movie, "Beauty and the Beast"
* "Cape Fear", "Billy Bathgate", and more.

This Calendar Section has both a full-page ad for the opening weekend of Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast feature length film as well as a full-page article (pg. 3) titled: "Building a Magical 'Beast'", with accompanying images.  A full-page ad for Disneyland is found on page 18.

Additional full-page ads are for "Cape Fear",…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24, 2006 

* Lady in the Water preview
* Dixie Chicks remake themselves
* Disney Radio 10th Anniversary Concert

The Entertainment section has a week of ad for "Lady in the Water", "Expanding on an ant story", "10 candles for Radio Disney" with subheading "Jesse McCartney is the hit of the evening" an "Chicks settle into a new nest" with subhead: "On the Outs with former fans but finding new ones, the trio makes a straightforward start to a new tour that could…

NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1938 

* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review

Page 21 contains a very nice, detailed, and lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney. The very favorable review begins: "Sheer fantasy, delightful, gay and altogether captivating, touched the screen yesterday when Walt Disney's long-awaited feature-length cartoon of the Grimm…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 13, 1942

* Walt Disney's Bambi movie premiere
* Opening day advertisement

 Page 8 has a 13 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Bambi'
With movies at that time usually released 1st in New York City, this could very well be the very 1st advertisement for this movie classic in any newspaper.
Nice edition for any Walt Disney collector.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 11, 1938 

* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Original, non woke & DEI version
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Pre-opening day PREMIERE (2 days prior)

The top of page 13 has a banner heading: "Walt Disney Interprets a Classical of Fairyland in a $1,000,000 Screen Cartoon" with three animated scenes from the film. And the presiding page has an advertisement for the upcoming premiere at Radio City Music Hall. (see images) 
Complete with all 30 pages, light…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 13, 1938 

* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Original, non woke & DEI version
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day PREMIERE advertisement

Page 20 contains the opening premiere advertisement for the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney.
Although its world premiere was on Dec. 21, 1937, its general U.S. release was on February 4, 1938, a few weeks after this opening in NYC. It…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1990

* "Home Alone", "Child's Play 2," "Rocky V," and Disney's "Rescuers Down Under" -  full-page ads with reviews
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper

A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion picture hits of "Home Alone", "Child's Play 2," Disney's "Rescuers Down Under," & "Rocky V," and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939

* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...
* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs
* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches

The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color print showing work from Walt's hand which depicts Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs wishing readers of Merry Christmas. The "ad," measuring approximately 12" by 15 1/2", has…

2ND SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, March. 19, 1959

* The Shaggy Dog opening day ad
* Walt Disney comedy film - movie
* Actor Fred MacMurray - Jean Hagen

Inside this section (page 41) has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for the new movie by the Disney Studios titled, "The Shaggy Dog". (see)
Complete section 2 only with pages 31-60, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1994

* Best "The Lion King" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Animated epic musical - Walt Disney Pictures

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lion King" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 15, 1938 

* Actress Mae West
* "Adam and Eve"
* FCC censorship

The top of the front page has one column headings : "Mae West Script Brings Sharp Rebuke From FCC" "NBC Is Censured for 'Vulgar' Broadcast of 'Adam and Eve'---59 Substations Are Criticized--Company Apology IS Rejected" Coverage on famous actress Mae West's radio program "Adam and Eve" in which protest arose due to inappropriate scenes. These scenes would be considered Disney like in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 22, 1980

* The original Brown Derby restaurant closes
* Wilshire Boulevard location
* Constructed in the shape of a brown derby

After decades of being known as one of the key hang-outs for Hollywood's elite, the original Brown Derby closes. This issue provides content related to both the closing and the temporary delay in demolition resulting from "mime" protestors and the efforts of Glory Daily, owner and daughter of the Academy Award winning actress…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011

* Premiere of "The Help" - advertisement and review
* Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and Emma Stone
* Multiple award winner

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Help", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The front page of the Calendar (Section D) has a review of the film headed: "A Kitchen…

NEW YORK POST, February 2, 1940

* Ad leading up to the premier of Pinocchio
* Clark Gable and wife Carole Lombard lost

Page 9 has an ad for Pinocchio a week before the premier. This was the 2nd feature length film by Walt Disney.  Additionally, the front page begins an article: "GABLE AND HIS WIFE BELIEVED SAFE", with subhead: "Friends Say They are Probably Marooned in Station Wagon", "the couple was feared to have been lost in the gale-swept country of rugged Lower California". There…

NEW YORK POST, NY, Nov. 9, 1940 

* Pre-release ad for Fantasia
* Premier Broadway Theater showing the following week

Page 5 has two overlaid photos with an extensive caption and a separate ad for the premier Broadway Theater showing of "Fantasia", Walt Disney's 4th feature length film in just 3 years, and the first to star Mickey Mouse. The film's score was all famous classical music, from Bach to Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky to Beethoven. 
Complete in 20 pages, a rough left spine, but in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1947  

* Hollywood under scruntiy 
* Congress inquiry
* Communists - Reds scare ? 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FILM MEN ADMIT ACTIVITY BY REDS; HOLD IT IS FOILED" with subheads (see) A few related photos are on page 3.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: In October 1947, a number of persons working in the Hollywood film industry were summoned to appear before the House Committee on…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)

* Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier weekend ad & review
* Body of Lies - pre-release ad; Eagle Eye - 2nd week ad
* Bette Midler ad

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (Calendar Section only)

* Premier weekend of Air Force One
* Harrison Ford... Glenn Close
* Full page ad in a Hollywood area newspaper (L.A.)

A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Air Force One" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 2003 (Calendar section only)

* Many full-page ads
* Academy Award nominated movies

This Calendar section has full and near-page ads for many of the movies nominated for the 2003 Academy Awards. Some of the ads include: "Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers", "Gangs of New York", "Chicago", "About Schmidt", "The Pianist", "Adaptation", "Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron", "Spirited Away", and a tri from Walt Disney Studios: "Lilo & Stitch", "Treasure Planet" and…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 13, 1984

* "Splash" Ron Howard film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American romantic fantasy comedy
* Actor Tom Hanks & actress Daryl Hannah
* 1st Touchstone Pictures film - Walt Disney

Page 47 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film "Splash" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 6, 1991

* "Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country" - premiere ad and review
* "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" - premiere ad and review
* Many pre-release ads as well (see below)

A terrific issue on the premiere of "Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country", including a full-page advertisement accompanied by a review with accompanying image.  Additionally, the premier of "At Play in the Fields of the Lord", including a full-page…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1998

*  "Mulan" & "The X Files - premiere ads and reviews
*  "The Negotiator" premier ad
*  "Armageddon" - two weeks prior to the premier!

A terrific issue on the premiere of Disney's animated movie, "Mulan", including a double-page advertisement and a front-page review with accompanying image. Also present are: the premier of "The Negotiator", staring Samuel L. Jackson & Kevin Spacey (also featuring a double-page ad, a full-page ad for the premiere of "The…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1951

* Fresh Laid Plans released
* Animated comedy short film
* Producer John Sutherland
* Political statement on farming ?

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Cartoon Film Stirs Dispute in West By Satirizing U. S. Farm Planning" (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 92 pages, rag edition in great condition.

source: IMDb: The main character of this animated short is the politically minded owl, Dr. Owsley Hoot. Brainchild…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 17, 2010

* Best "Tron: Legacy" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere 
* Walt Disney science fiction action

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture film "Tron: Legacy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 27, 1934

* Winsor McCay death
* Cartoonist - Comics

This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:

* WINSOR M'CAY, 62, CARTOONIST, DEAD
* Creator of Many Popular Comic Drawings Suffers Sudden Collapse at Home
* Taught Himself To Draw
and more.

Also a one column photo of Winsor McCay as well.

Other news of the day throughout. Somewhat browned, otherwise in nice condition.

source: wikipedia: Winsor McCay…