This Day in Disney History: December 26
Welcome back to our trip through the history of the Walt Disney Company! Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- December 26.
While the day after Christmas has been a traditionally slow day for the company, December 26th still featured the release of a “lost” cartoon, a monumental move for the Disney company, and a brand new Goofy cartoon. Let’s dive into it!
Rickety Gin Released (1927)
On this day in 1927, the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit short Rickety Gin was released.
In the short, Oswald plays a police officer who woos a nurse. Unfortunately, the dastardly Pete gets Oswald drunk and attempts to woo the young lady himself.
Rickety Gin is now considered a “lost” cartoon, as no copies are known to exist.
Disney Moves to Burbank (1939)
On this day in 1939, Disney staff began their move from the old Hyperion Avenue studio, to a new one in Burbank.
Following the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney constructed the new modern studio on over 51 acres of land.
The Art of Self Defense Released (1941)
On this day in 1941, the Goofy cartoon The Art of Self Defense was released.
Once again directed by Jack Kinney, the new short tells the history of the “manly arts”. In the modern time, Goofy prepares to star in a big boxing fight.
To Mars and Beyond Debuts in Theaters (1957)
Finally, on this day in 1957, the “mini-feature” To Mars and Beyond was released in theaters.
To Mars and Beyond was originally released an episode of the Disneyland television series. The program was introduced by Walt Disney and also his robot friend Gargo. Directed by Ward Kimball, the featurette focused on the possibility of life on other planets, specifically Mars.
That’s all for this day in Disney history- December 26. So, make sure you come back tomorrow to see what happens next!