10 photos of Walt Disney from the 1930s
The 1930s were an exciting time for Walt Disney and his company.
In January of 1930, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon appeared. In 1935, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon was released in color – “The Band Concert” – and the first feature-length animated film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” was released and in 1939, the company started its move to Burbank.
Here are 10 images of Walt Disney during that time, from family photos, to him working and on trips, he kept himself busy.
Embed from Getty Images1. In this 1933 photo Walt stands behind his wife, Lillian.
Embed from Getty Images2. Walt in New York City with Mickey Mouse and his wife Lillian.
Embed from Getty Images3. In this 1934 image, Walt tries to coax a penguin inter performing for the camera for a “Silly Symphony” titled “Peculiar Penguins.”
Embed from Getty Images4. Circa 1935, Walt receives an honorary doctorate surrounded by his creations.
Embed from Getty Images5. During a 1935 trip to New York, Walt poses with Lillian and Mickey Mouse.
Embed from Getty Images6. In 1935 Walt and Lillian get all dressed up. It is believed it is at an Academy Award event. Lillian is holding one of Walt’s Oscars.
Embed from Getty Images7. In June of 1935 Walt visited the London Zoo where he of course needed to see the penguins.
Embed from Getty Images8. In this circa 1935 photo, Disney is surrounded by a group of executives while seated at his desk in his office. Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse figures stand on the desk.
Embed from Getty Images9. In 1938, Disney posed for this portrait at home in California with his daughters Diane (right) and Sharon.
Embed from Getty Images10. In this 1935 photo, Walt sits next to his iconic creation – Mickey Mouse.
