The Story of the Animated Drawing
Synopsis
Walt Disney discusses the history of animation, beginning with J. Stuart Blackton and his Humorous Phases of Funny Faces in 1906, and including Gertie the Dinosaur.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine, Wilfred Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Huemer, McLaren Stewart
- Original Score
- Joseph Dubin
- Original Title
- The Story of the Animated Drawing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine, Wilfred Jackson
Dick Huemer, McLaren Stewart
Joseph Dubin
Charles P. Boyle
Everett Dodd
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Dick Huemer
Writer
McLaren Stewart
Writer
Wilfred Jackson
Director
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Joseph Dubin
Original Music Composer
Everett Dodd
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of the Animated Drawing
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What is The Story of the Animated Drawing about?
Walt Disney discusses the history of animation, beginning with J. Stuart Blackton and his Humorous Phases of Funny Faces in 1906, and including Gertie the Dinosaur.
Who directed The Story of the Animated Drawing?
The Story of the Animated Drawing was directed by William Beaudine, Wilfred Jackson.
Who stars in The Story of the Animated Drawing?
The principal cast of The Story of the Animated Drawing includes Walt Disney, Leopold Stokowski, Oliver Wallace, Émile Reynaud.
When was The Story of the Animated Drawing released and how long is it?
The Story of the Animated Drawing was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of the Animated Drawing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of the Animated Drawing was composed by Joseph Dubin.