Rare Disney, unique, Silly Symphony animation cell, The Old Mill, 1937

One of a kind, rare Silly Symphony animation cell, The Old Mill, 1937, Walt Disney. From the Homer Brightman Estate. Type: Production sketch, Production art. Animation Studio: Walt Disney Productions.

From the Homer Brightman personal collection. Size 6.75" x 7.5" (17.145 17.145 cm x 19.05 cm). The Old Mill - BIo.

Born in Seattle, Washington, Homer Brightman writer (147credits), director (1 credit), story artist and animator. He joined Disney Studio in 1935. During those15 years often call the "Golden Age of Disney Animation " and he worked on the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Oscar winning short "Lend a Paw" as well as many more.

After Disney he worked for Walter Lantz Production, MGM cartoon studio, UPA and the other top Animation houses of the time. The list of films are to long to name but his hands were in on the most memorable animation of the time. From Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Chilly Willy and the popular, Woody Woodpecker. He also published (under Disney nameplate) many books including Mary Poppins.

His book" Life in the Mouse House" was published after his death to protect his fellow Disney co-workers.