Laugh-O-Gram Studio

Background

Laugh-O-Gram Studio was a film studio located on the second floor of the McConahay Building at 1127 East 31st in Kansas City, Missouri. The studio played a role in the early years of

animation: it was home to many of the pioneers of animation, brought there by Walt Disney, and is said by some to be the place to have provided Disney with the inspiration to create Mickey Mouse. The studio building has fallen to ruin and efforts are being made to restore it by a non-profit group called "Thank You Walt Disney". The Disney family has promised $450,000 in matching funds for the restoration. The exterior was restored and the building stabilized in 2009. "Thank You Walt Disney" is currently working to raise money to put a museum inside.

1st Logo (March 20, 1921)

Visuals: On a grey background with a black chalkboard, we can see a man with a pencil on his ear, drawing on a drawing board, with a few pieces of paper floating around. On the chalkboard is "NEWMAN" on the top, along with "LAUGH-O-GRAMS by WALT. DISNEY" under it. There is a ribbon with text which is pretty hard to read.

Technique: A hand-drawn graphic filmed by a camera.

Audio: The opening theme of the short.

Availability: Only seen on Cleaning Up!!? (the company's first production).

2nd Logo (July 29, 1922-November 3, 1922)

Visuals: On a black background, we see text that reads the cartoon's title. Underneath is a weird cursive thing, which looks like a "Le". On top is a ribbon with the text "LAUGH-O-GRAMS", and lines that make a square. Under the script symbol is the text "Cartooned by Walt. Disney"

Technique: A hand-drawn graphic filmed by a camera.

Audio: The opening theme of the cartoon.

Availability: Seen on Little Red Riding Hood and Puss in Boots.

3rd Logo (December 6, 1922-October 16, 1923)

Visuals: On a black background, we see text on the top that reads "LAUGH-O-GRAM FILMS.INC", and under the text is "PRESENT". On the center is the title of the cartoon. On the bottom is "Produced by a" and "Laugh-O-gram Process".

Technique: A hand-drawn graphic filmed by a camera.

Audio: Silent.

Availability: Seen on Cinderella and Alice's Wonderland.