More on Bambi

 

Bambi - A Voice from the Golden Age

Released:  August 9, 1942

Image Courtesy of the BBC

As a follow on to recognizing Bambi's 80th anniversary release last month, I found this wonderful posting by the BBC who had interviewed Donnie Dunagon, the voice of Bambi.  This was previously shared by Andreas Deja on his blog and I really enjoyed hearing this story.  Donnie Dunagon shares his unique story about how he got the role in Hollywood and what came of him afterwards.  A fun story! 

So to commemorate, I am sharing a wonderful production drawing of Bambi from my collection.  A very large and expressive image of Bambi that also served as a color model drawing.  If you hadn't noticed, drawings of Bambi are quite rare to find.  It is far easier to find a cel than a production drawing.  

      

Original Production Drawing, graphite & colored pencil on trimmed animation paper

Acquired:  August 11, 2017

Artist:  Studio, Unknown