“Bambi,” which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, joined the Collection on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on May 23, and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on June 6. Neither of the young voice actors knew that the movie would go on to reach the level it did and neither could have fathomed being cemented in history along with the movie which continues to inspire. Even though Release was pushed back because of World War 2 and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, it was eventually released and in the first run didn't make any money. "Bambi" faced several challenges because of the time period that it was made. Walt Disney was always running around, had his sleeves rolled up and helped out wherever he could.ĭunagan said Walt Disney was very hands on like a good leader would be. The voice actor for Bambi, Donald Dunagan was cast at age 5 after being in a few other roles and the voice actor for Thumper Peter Behn was 4 and had auditioned for Bambi but fit the role of Thumper better.ĭunagan said that he had been on studio lots before and there was a pompous feel to the people working at the studios, but not at Disney studios.īehn said that they had so much help to do their lines, since they were so young, and even though they didn't continue their careers in acting were thrilled with the experience.īoth Dunagan and Behn recall seeing Walt Disney, but didn't place him as being the head of the studio. Bambi Thumper Flower Faline The Great Prince of the Forest Bambi's mother Friend Owl. Voice actor : Paula Winslowe/Carolyn Hennesy It is also supposed that the. It also seemed that for the first time a major studio casted children to roles. Thumper is a rabbit and Bambis best friend since when the Young Prince was born. The themes introduced in this animated film included the death of a main character, the social commentary of the importance of the environment and the depiction of man as nature's villain. "I saw it the first time at 24," artist Paul Felix said. Why were you chosen for the role Donnie Dunagan: Mr. The Walt Disney Signature Series Classic "Bambi" has been iconic for including themes Disney had not had in their animated films before, the beautiful aesthetics and visual style and for despite all odds making an impact on animation style and storytelling. After many years out of Hollywoods limelight, Bambis voice actor and model Donald Donnie. child actor who provided the voice of Young Thumper the Rabbit in Bambi (1942). During production, Peter Behn (who ended up voicing Thumper), Scotty Beckett, Bobs Watson, Roddy McDowall and Dickie Jones (best known as the voice of Pinocchio). A tour of the old animation building - including a walk through of Walt Disney's office, work office and secretary's office - showed the hands on leader that Disney was. Bebard was the physical model for Pocahontas as well as the voice of the.
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