Perhaps later on I'll have themed months - but for now I'm going to try and find ones before the day of (which is what happens more often than not).
Today's flick will be one of the first few movies that Walt Disney ever made.
Title: Saludos Amigos
Year: 1943
Company: Walt Disney
Firstly: I love this movie.
It's a film all about Mexico and South America. The artists who created this movie traveled to location and drew nearly 98% of it while down there. (The extras on the DVD were excellent, as it delved deeper into the development process.)
It's a movie that sets Donald Duck as our host - as he gets presents from friends down in South America.
The first location takes us to Central America - including views of the city, and a short film about a rather crazy bird.
The second introduces us to a new character that has become part of the Disney culture: Jose Carioca, the Brazilian parrot. This was the first appearance of this character.
Our final location is Mexico where we meet the ..... you know what? I did something exceptionally stupid of me: I confused Saludos Amigos with The Three Caballeros.
BIG DIFFERENCE AND MISTAKE.
Please forgive me.
There are 4 short stories/films in Saludos Amigos. Each one tells a tale of South and Central America. The film itself is only 42 minutes, and full of culture and history.
The characters of this film come back in "The Three Caballeros" - who in turn have their own Dark Ride at Disney World, Orlando. You have to visit Epot, specifically (and obviously) Mexico.
I went on the ride last year and it was awesome - it takes you through the movie as you try and find where Donald disappeared to.
Take under an hour and check this cool flick (technically the 6th movie ever created by the new Walt Disney studios).
What is your favorite Disney movie from the early years? 1930-1950? Leave a comment below and let's talk Disney!
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