BAMBI (1942) 9316B

Original New York Graphic Society print (11.5x13.5) of scenes from the David Hand animation masterpiece for Walt Disney Productions, BAMBI (1942). BAMBI has played and continues to play a key role in shaping American attitudes about deer and woodland life. The film is the single most successful and enduring statement in American pop culture against hunting. The greatest emotional impact in the film is the death of Bambi's mother, who is shot by hunters off screen. Children are generally overwhelmed with grief for the seemingly senseless killing of the mother and realize that Bambi is left a virtual orphan without his principal caregiver. Although the film did not recover its production expenses in its first run, subsequent releases made the film one of the most successful animation features of all time. This original print, entitled "Forest secrets, told by Thumper to Bambi" is in very fine condition. Please note that while not an actual film poster but rather a print from the New York Graphic Society dating from the period of the film's original release, this beautiful little print rivals anything I have seen for this film.