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Walt before Mickey: Disney’s Early Years, 1919–1928

Timothy S. Susanin

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Summary

Timothy S. Susanin follows Walt Disney’s animation work from 1919 to 1928, before Mickey Mouse’s success. Using company documents, correspondence and interviews, he traces Disney’s work across four studios. The account ends with the loss of Oswald the Rabbit and the need to create a new series.

  • SourceWalt before Mickey: Disney’s Early Years, 1919–1928 — primary content source · Description and reproduced Diane Disney Miller foreword, web lines 81–96; early studio ventures, loans and Oswald loss

Why read it Our view

Study the early studio ventures, business relationships and loss of a key character before Disney found a more durable company model. This supplies a concrete early-company history.

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  • Walt DisneyBiography subject
    Susanin’s biography examines Disney’s early studios and business work. The publisher reproduces Diane Disney Miller’s foreword discussing loans, the Oswald loss and the new series.
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