After the blockbuster success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the film making community chose to honor Walt Disney with this special Academy Award with seven tiny statues. After scoffing at the idea, and saying it couldn't be done... even the Hollywood elite finally fell head over heels for Snow White!
Here, legendary child star Shirley Temple presents the special award to Walt Disney himself.
In the Spring of 1964 Walt was working on publicity for his exhibits at the New York World's Fair. There he showcased his human audio animatronics and spellbounded audiences around the world.
The attractions featured: The Carrousel of Progress, It's a Small World, Ford Magic Skyway and the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
The sponsors included General Electric, Pepsi Cola, Ford Motor Company and Lincoln State.
Walt Disney started out as a man from Marceline Missouri and moved to Hollywood and began his career of changing the world.
This montage features home movies and archive footage rarely seen. This features the Police Station cartoon, Alice's Wonderland (starring Virginia Davis) and Puss in Boots all animated by Walt himself.