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On this day in 1946, Walt Disney's Song of the South had it's world premiere at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.
The debut was part of a multi-day celebration that included an Armistice Day parade featuring characters from the film, a Disney studio animation exhibit, and the dedication of an Uncle Remus Cabin at The Wren's Nest (the historic home of author Joel Chandler Harris).
The film, based on the books by Joel Chandler Harris, is Walt's first major plunge into live-action filmmaking, although it also contains 3 animated segments.
The film takes place in the southern United States during the Reconstruction era. Uncle Remus, portrayed by James Baskett, tells a young boy stories about a trickster named Br'er Rabbit, who outwits Br'er Fox and slow-witted Br'er Bear. The premiere is sponsored jointly by the Atlanta Junior League and the Uncle Remus Memorial Association. Walt Disney made introductory remarks and introduced the cast, but left the theater before the film starts.
The film featured the famous song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah," which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and actor James Baskett received an Honorary Oscar for his portrayal of Uncle Remus.
The film and its hit songs will later provide the inspiration for the Splash Mountain attractions at Disney theme parks.
Due to its controversial legacy, Disney has kept the film locked in its vault, choosing not to release it on home video or streaming services in the United States.View quoted post on X
