William Cottrell

Writing

William Cottrell

Born November 19, 1906 · South Bend, Indiana, USA

Died December 22, 1995 · aged 89

“Born 1906 South Bend, Ind., of English parents. Learned to speak English in 1910. Went abroad in 1920. Sentenced to salt mines in Siberia for soaping royal wind shield of Czar Nicholas’ carriage. Escaped to California in 1923. Attended Occidental College in 1920. Awarded consistent freshman medal 1926, ‘27, ‘28, which included a paid vacation at Lincoln Heights, the third year. Two years behind t…

Known For

Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs · 1938
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
7.11938
MovieFantasyAnimation
A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
PinocchioPinocchio · 1940
Pinocchio
7.11940
MovieAnimationFamily
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
Alice in WonderlandAlice in Wonderland · 1951
Alice in Wonderland
7.21951
MovieAnimationFamily
On a golden afternoon, wildly curious young Alice tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, madcap world of Wonderland full of whimsical escapades.
Peter PanPeter Pan · 1953
Peter Pan
7.21953
MovieAnimationFamily
Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.
Saludos AmigosSaludos Amigos · 1942
Saludos Amigos
5.81942
MovieAnimationAdventure
A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international traveling companions are none other than those famous funny friends, Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and "El Gaucho" Goofy tries on the cowboy way of life....South American-style.
The Three CaballerosThe Three Caballeros · 1944
The Three Caballeros
6.31944
MovieAnimationFamily
For Donald's birthday he receives a box with three gifts inside. The gifts, a movie projector, a pop-up book, and a pinata, each take Donald on wild adventures through Mexico and South America.
Thru the MirrorThru the Mirror · 1936
Thru the Mirror
7.21936
MovieAnimationComedy
Mickey has been reading Alice in Wonderland, and falls asleep. He finds himself on the other side of the mirror, where the furniture is alive.
The Reluctant DragonThe Reluctant Dragon · 1941
The Reluctant Dragon
6.61941
MovieAnimationFamily
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.

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