Walt Disney, The Man of The Century

The twentieth century was an era full of revolutionary changes that shaped the world.

One of the most innovative people in the movie industry was particularly Walter Elias Disney. Disney grew up on “a farm in Marceline, Missouri, a small, Midwestern town […]” (Schwartz 441). Certainly, his “vision and ambition were driven by a zestful creativity” that made him an American sensation (Cole 7). In fact, Walt Disney was one of the most influential people of the twentieth century that transformed the world’s motion picture forever. Therefore, he ought to be included on the list of America’s 100 Most Influential People of the Twentieth Century. He has accomplished this through his artistic expression, innovative acts, and the changing of human perception in cinema.

Walt Disney used his charming artistic expression, and took everyday experiences into account to construct unique characters that have intrigued people for half a century. For many years, movies were made silently, with human actors, but, “[…] Disney had grown tired of the combination of cartoons and live-action and longed to make all cartoon films […]” (Nardo 30). By moving on from the old way of creating movies, Disney artistically began to express his desires through his uses of animation, revolutionizing the genre of film to include animation. His passion for a new way to watch films fueled the cinematic industry. Disney deliberately worked to make the cinema a regular place for families to visit and enjoy, so he “[…] treated each subject with the inventive humor” (Fanning 40). Not satisfied with the standard performance of other moviemakers, Disney’s mind was set to use his captivation for films and artistic expression to create an esteemed pastime for many. During a u...

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...d into his distinctive use of simple structures and everyday instances to create enhancing charismata. He invested much of his time and money into his business, hoping it would be successful, and provided comfort and joy in a time deep in despair. Walt Disney was the role model of the twentieth century movie industry, and his legacy continues to live on. To this day, the Disney Company is a thriving business, which many families look upon to as wholesome entertainment.

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