Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom Wrap Party

    The wrap party for TOOT WHISTLE PLUNK AND BOOM at Ward Kimball's house on June 6, 1953.

    Back row, left to right (only the film's artists are identified in the photo): Julius Svendsen, Henry Tanous, Charles Nichols, Ken O'Connor, Victor Haboush, X. Atencio, Eyvind Earle.

    Middle row: Tom Oreb.

    Bottom row: Art Stevens, Janice Kenworthy (woman on left), Marc Davis.

    Lying down: Ward Kimball.

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    1. alexscottguyon (82 months ago | reply)

      How long was the production?

    2. BearSouffle (82 months ago | reply)

      I have the dates around here somewhere, but off the top, I think production lasted about 7-8 months from storyboard thru completion.

    3. Kassra2013 (3 months ago | reply)

      I think it was until 1952.

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