Guy Williams as Zorro at Disneyland, 1958

Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015, this 16mm home movie features the cast of Disney’s “Zorro” television series (1957-1959) as they reenact their roles for a live audience at the Disneyland theme park. As Disney’s “Zorro” was a black-and-white program, this film contains rare behind-the-scenes footage of the show’s characters in color. The film was shot by George Wilbern, who worked as a film editor and was part of the motion picture unit during World War II.
In addition to featuring the stars of the popular “Zorro” series, this footage provides a glimpse of operations at Disneyland when the park was still young. Walt Disney began developing ideas for a theme park as early as the 1930s but struggled for decades to get the appropriate budget to move forward. In 1954, he secured funding from the ABC network, under the condition that his Walt Disney Studio would produce a weekly anthology series, entitled “Walt Disney’s Disneyland.” The park opened to the public in 1955, though by 1957, Disney felt it was an unsuccessful venture and sought additional funding from ABC. In exchange, ABC requested even more programming, and after sitting on the “Zorro” rights for several years, Disney put the new series into production and premiered it in October of 1957. To advertise “Zorro,” the cast made many public appearances at Disneyland. The performance in the home movie features key cast members, including Zorro (Guy Williams), Sergeant Garcia (Henry Calvin), Bernardo (Gene Sheldon) and Anna María Verdugo (Jolene Brand), as well as Disneyland staples, such as the Mark Twain Riverboat and the Golden Horseshoe Revue. It documents one of the cast’s last appearances at the park, which took place over Thanksgiving weekend in 1958. These live events were representative of Disney’s elaborate cross-promotional strategy at the time, which sought to drive television audiences to visit Disneyland and park attendees to watch the “Zorro” show.
The Archive regards home movies as an important part of motion picture heritage, as these works capture daily life and special events from diverse points of view, and in some cases, they document behind-the-scenes activities for feature films and television programs.
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[@francaatjuh]

Guy Williams the one and only Zorro. Nobody can portray Zorro better than he could. And the best don Diego de la Vega aswell

[@michaelmorgan9824]

I was 7 in 1958 and there will only be 1 ZORRO! guy Williams forever!!!

[@-Nicolas-]

I'm from Argentina. In my country Guy is like a God, and Zorro is the most important character of all time. May be because he is closer to our culture than anyone. Zorro is a real hero, a true hero for the kids of every generation since 50's.

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Nicolás DS I love Guy Williams as well. Plus he is my favorite Zorro. Banderas is nice and so is Tyrone Power, but no one can match the charm, like-ability, suaveness, and fun side of him. While I am 24 I am an old soul and would have loved to met him and the others in the cast especially Gene Sheldon and Henry Calvin!

[@ChadTownsend]

Guy Williams was amazing to me as a kid. Zorro predates a lot of superhero characters even in Film and was the inspiration for Batman.

[@Yebirax]

​@@ChadTownsend In Germany I saw Zorro in my childhood. Unfortunatly it was not shown on television again since then... It is possible to buy the box in english and spanish, but no chance to get it in german language... Edit: Amazing, I looked again and it is possible to buy it now. xD

[@boblink3018]

It is well known that he loved Argentina and worked on some film, tv and theatrical works there. Salud’

[@MaestroCiceroAlves]

The unforgetable Guy Williams, the Walt Disney's Zorro. The best forever.

[@Phantomtanya]

Agreed

[@biko331966]

Still aired (february 2023) 5 days a week, from 12pm to 1pm channel 13 , Argentina. The incredively thing is that ratings never go down (even, Broadcating company tried to replace the tv series and such replacements never succedded in ratings). Ive seen the serie with my father (now I have 56) and with my kids. The best hero of all times. the GOAT.

[@skar8009]

Sadly not at 12pm anymore, now it starts at 12:30pm to 1pm, so instead of airing two episodes, they air just one. Channel 13 just cut it to half an hour over show biz that doesn't bring a quarter of rating of Zorro.

[@karenreese1765]

GUY WILLIAMS WAS BEST ZORRO, LOVED HIM IN BONANZA ALSO, HE WAS A VERY VERY HANDSOME MAN, GREAT ACTOR. ALWAYS REMEMBERED. LOST IN SPACE ALSO. I WATCHED AS A KID GROWING UP.

[@jaynewman7670]

Guy Williams-loved being Zorro, his heart was for Zorro, then as professor Robinson in Lost In Space another good show for him.

[@IDShar]

I loved Zorro! Guy Williams was a handsome man!

[@silversurfer4509]

he was a gorgeous man

[@diogocatalano9557]

What a priceless treasure ! Guy Williams is the man !

[@MarklovesAngels]

The person filming these home movies got incredibly lucky to be so close. Some of these shots are amazing. Love this. Guy Williams was a one dashing handsome man.

[@Hevynly1]

Incredible footage! The cleanest I have ever seen of a very rare event in Disneyland history. Awesome share! Thank you!

[@Pashasmom1]

I was 5 years old when this was filmed. I don't remember stuff like I used to now, but I remember watching Zorro with my grandparents and I never forgot Guy Williams. I used to love how he would smile when fencing with the 'bad guys' like he knew he was good and he was going to win. He was so dashing all in black, even a little girl appreciated him. Then I watched Lost In Space just to see him. It's awful what Hollywood did to him and I don't blame him for leaving the country. They adored him in Argentina and I'm glad he was able to have that experience. Be at Peace, Guy Williams. You are not forgotten.

[@WarRogers]

What did Hollywood do to him? Just curious.

[@Pashasmom1]

@@WarRogers Despite good ratings with Zorro, (#30 in Season 1 with a 26.6 rating), the series ended after two seasons due to a financial dispute between Disney and the network over ownership of Zorro. When the network and Disney resolved their differences, Disney didn't think Zorro was popular enough to continue. Then he did a couple of movies that were flops. Another movie gave him a bit part that co-starred Irene Ryan. Then came Lost in Space, which started out decent, but then it became what I call the 'Will & Smith' show. Guy's part was reduced greatly, which he did not deserve. When that ended, he moved to Argentina and they adored him as Zorro and he brought the character back to life for men, women, and children. I think he deserved better. He was a fine actor, handsome, and a good person.

[@Ubervgerules1]

Guy Williams was amazing! I just started watching the original Zorro with my Dad. I am enjoying it!

[@gmiasmr4718]

It had to be cool seeing Guy Williams in Disneyland :D

[@edsonpacheco294]

The best Zorro of all time! I really wish Disney would put the whole series, instead of condensing it into a film

[@toyman81]

This video allows s to see when the world was different and just a little slower, We will never see the likes of these years again.

[@robertlouisburns]

I was born when Lost In Space came out. I'm sure I watched the original run (but was too young to remember) but I was glued to the TV during the reruns. Guy was a true father role. Leader, smart, kind and brave. I never saw Zorro but this post is wonderul.

[@Elphaba1952]

How positively wonderful!

[@doolmon8857]

That was fantastic!! Such a great atmosphere at Disneyland with the great Zorro cast. Great to see Guy Williams in action!

[@omarmarchi5687]

GRANDE GUY WILLIAMS !!! MUY QUERIDO AQUI EN ARGENTINA

[@franciscobatista9680]

Aca en Brasil tambien mi querida

[@carlosmayol]

​@@franciscobatista9680....pero murió en BsAs...

[@WindOfTheWisp_Janine]

Wow...incredible footage...brings back a lot of memories...loved this series...Guy Williams was a class act!

[@domherbin8562]

Too Bad ! It's a silent film But the colors are beautiful and shimmering 😎👍 Guy Williams 🎩 Definitely the Best Zorro , That of my chilhood Thanks for sharing 🖐️

[@gianca60]

Wish I was there ! Viva Zorro from Italy.

[@melvingeloneck3344]

This is wonderful! If anyone wants to know what the outfits looked like in color - well here you are!

[@Maria_Bar]

Yeah, kind of funny that the colorized version got the uniforms of the soldiers right, but all other costumes did not

[@jamesmoyner7499]

I love how it looks like how much fun they are having doing this. Zorro was a great show and thanks to the youtube channel CorporalReyes I have seen all of the episodes including the 4 extended episodes!

[@sarahostrinsky4595]

Thank you. That was great.

[@pepelucho7889]

Que bonito... que envidia poder haberlos visto. Genial

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

My GOD such a good looking man.

[@SarahOstrin1]

Wonderful!

[@pierinalauraherreramaldona453]

Thanks for this video...a very good Serie...Disneyland. ..my dream as a child. ..y forgettable....

[@muse7746]

This is great. Guy Williams certainly cut a dashing figure as Zorro! Enjoyed the video it's also a good look at entertainment in 1958. Ty.💟

[@rudyduee6849]

Guy Williams est le seul à pouvoir jouer Zorro avec autant de talent, selon moi !

[@mohamedbentout1136]

Bonjour mon ami je suis tout à fait d'accord avec toi,il n y a que GUY WILLIAMS qui est le vrai Z .

[@andreacelesrecontreras2496]

Lo amo ❤😍😍😍😍

[@nicolr.8034]

I noticed there was no fat people and so strange no phones to record or make photos. Guy was best Zorro ever.

[@77DejahThoris]

He was my first love

[@marceloalejandrocoronel8315]

Que lindo Dios.están todos! Acá en argentina lo vi claro no estaban todos los personajes pero tuve la misma experiencia en Argentina

[@ericeedwards2438]

The perfect Fox and production values Viva Armand Catalano aka Guy Williams

[@franciscobatista9680]

Fez parte da minha infância saudades tempo bom pena que está vida passa rápido

[@michaelmcchesney6645]

I loved this show as a kid, though I am not old enough to have seen them when they were originally broadcast. I was born in 1968, so it must have been reruns during the 1970's that I remember. I just noticed that many of the episodes are available on KZbin. While I wish Disney had uploaded them, I am grateful they haven't forced them to be taken down (yet). But Disney has a streaming service coming later this year. All the focus has been on Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney animated films and I am excited about all of those things. But I hope they also make the older stuff like the Wonderful World of Disney and Zorro available as well. It's funny. More content is available today than at any other point in human history and much of that content is available instantly. But that just means we feel entitled to even more, or at least I do. If I find myself remembering an old TV show. I feel like I should just be able to stream it. Or at least it should be available somewhere if I am willing to pay for it. When it isn't available anywhere I get annoyed. How spoiled we've (or at least I've) become. But hey Disney, please put Zorro on Disney Plus!!!

[@jrl4907]

It's Guy! Oh man, I loved Lost in Space as a kid.

[@luizciclista9337]

tenho 60 anos isso lembra demais a minha infancia de sonhos grande zorro

[@gerrydooley951]

This is fantastic

[@BrendaNegri]

Amazing, thank you for sharing this!

[@vaelnocturno2318]

increíble haber estado en ese momento

[@NilsVanDessel]

0:48 That is one suave caballero.

[@midwestmonster9886]

The final duel between Zorro and Captain Monastario.

[@luciennelyon]

meraviglioso Zorro il mio primo amore di bambina....sempre nel mio cuore!!!

[@Kinestezja]

So weird to see Zorro and Monastario shaking hands :D Because of the lack of behind-the-scenes material (normal thing for the shows from this time I think) it's even harder to convince one's brain they were just actors.

[@kaylaturner6551]

I love Zorro, I watched the series, Guy Williams was hot. Also I had my volume turned up on my phone and I still had no sound 🤔 anyone else?

[@kaylaturner6551]

@@itzurboyjc4117 huh

[@kaylaturner6551]

@@itzurboyjc4117 how would I know you look like him

[@kaylaturner6551]

@@itzurboyjc4117 haha

[@teijaflink2226]

These old home video cameras doesn't seem to have been able to record sound.

[@elvisobsessor]

Wow, this sure is neat!

[@emiliobello2538]

I hope we get a documentary about the voice actors of the Disney Classics. And that it gets nominated for an Oscar

[@melodyvaio9273]

Yes nicolas ds he was like a god in argentina im from argertina too I'm 39 and today I make a living riding horses because of zorro I even did fencing for a few years he is the only zorro the perfect face and body for it and his costume was dashing like it should be unlike Antonio Bandera he look like he was going to a hallowing party so ridiculous

[@rantym35]

Cool

[@gerrydooley951]

60 years ago today

[@frankmontoya4069]

Love it all of boys watched

[@itsaguinness]

Frontierland by mark twain entrance

[@tomasiobermudez2588]

Wish this was in sound

[@megalon73]

I wish Disney do a new Zorro show on Disney+. heck even have a documentary about the Classic Zorro.

[@AliciaSCruz-gw9tx]

Saludos, gracias por compartir el video original del actor del Zorro, es un gran tesoro sentimental que con recuerdos que he vivido y visto el programa, que hasta hoy lo siguen pasando ( con todo mi respeto el video no tiene audio pero sale la imagen, espero de que pueda pasar la imagen con el video), desde ya agradezco mucho por su atención le saluda desde Argentina.

[@dtnetlurker]

Amazing footage! Probably the only actual film footage of this limited appearance. I remember watching this old series showing on the Disney Channel back in the 80s (when they showed real WALT DISNEY produced Movies and shows that were worth watching). Amazing, and good memories of me and my Dad watching it. Sad this series (due to the majority of the cast and production not being latino) and also a few other Disney cartoons and classics, have been branded racist by the new Disney hierarchy (no living member of the Disney family is involved anymore since Roy Disney passed away). They say it depicts racist stereotypes and shows Mexicans as dumb, poor, and dirty while depicting the Spanish aristocracy as rich and smart and refined. That may be true but it was primarily a kids and young adults show and people were no where near as sensitive. Utterly rediculous. That's why it never airs anymore on Disney Channel, only once in a great while on an obscure classic TV channel. The second season, and also the third season episodes that were never aired but were made into four full length films by Walt and aired on Walt Disney Presents are never ever aired. They have only ever been released on the DVD treasures sets. They refuse to rerelease Zorro either for physical media or streaming. It means those of us that want to see the series need to buy the decade old DVD sets for crazy money (currently six times the original price), or resort to cheap bad quality bootlegs. As more time goes on these truly landmark films and shows get lost and forgotten to the point no one will know about them or even care to see them. So many families missing out on this true icon that closely rivaled Davy Crockett for popularity.

[@dtnetlurker]

The only hope of this being rereleased someday is bootlegs. If word gets around and Disney knows they are missing out of money, maybe they will lighten up and release this series. So buy away. There are some very very nice bootlegs that can be found. That's all I can say.

[@k64firefly03]

Amazing footage! I wonder if a stunt double was used for the rooftop scenes ? Seemed a bit perilous up there.

[@gerrydooley951]

Yes, that was Guy's double, Buddy van Horn.

[@pacofgarcia5998]

@@gerrydooley951 These people are often forgotten.

[@Mr17051963]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JOHNTHOMAS-h5c]

THE ONE AND ONLY ZORRO

[@CrashWeezerman]

Too bad there's no audio

[@aliciasusana64]

¿Fue subido sin sonido? ¿O no se escucha por cuestiones de copyright?

[@silviadominguez4537]

Lastima que no tenga audio. Muy lindo igual

[@synaptif21]

Je serai intraitable sur la question du pognon.

[@musicfan5520]

is there No sound to this?

[@codywelter5302]

You couldn’t put the theme song at least

[@guillaumecardon]

La bonne époque où on était pas emmerdé par un filin de sécurité quand il s'agissait de se balancer 3sec à 2m de haut.

[@Bernardin1]

No sound ?

[@sergioinojosa4790]

AMADO POR LOS ARGENTINOS que hoy tenemos 55años

[@tielpereira5199]

Cadê o áudio?!!

[@alfioantoniogambino1972]

Senza audio.

[@rosan6555]

Qe pena es hermoso el video pero no tiene volumen qe bajón!!!!

[@cristiangonzalez9125]

asi que monasterio era rubio?? wtf

[@theabcoffuturefunk5240]

Me parece que esta teñido,aunque hay una foto donde aparece con el cabello rubio. Si no me equivoco es el mismo actor,pero con un leve cambio físico (Se lo ve mas gordo,creo)

[@CCCC-lj1jm]

Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas le son

[@itzmariewhite]

Love the oscars

[@joeenglert]

no way that is guy doing some of those stunts on the buildings...noooo

[@hannahsdrawings8664]

0:55 Britt Lomond

[@Maria_Bar]

he's so blond haha never expected

[@Servbot01]

Disney should reboot Zorro and honor Williams and Henry Calvin's legacy insteady of keep doing those live actions no one asked and worse than the cartoons.

[@dirkbaeke2935]

Capitan Monastario was more popular than Zorro, It was a big misstake to fire him

[@marionworlwide2002]

No sound ???

[@JohnSemperNetwork]

No. Read the description.

[@marionworlwide2002]

Merci cheri

[@sssmre]

Most home film cameras of that era were not capable of recording sound. We are talking 1958.

[@MarionWorldwide]

Dick Pool thank you ! Makes sense ;-)

[@ssefest2]

Mudo

[@raphaelzaragoza6127]

This is a myth :)

[@apokolipslord6403]

BORING

[@gerrydooley951]

Please go away

[@muse7746]

You must be spoiled. LOL. Imagine. I can hear the swords, laughing, the wind blowing through his cape.... but then " I " have an imagination!😁😙😉

[@luckyman5958]

Boring is your litlle life.

[@AgentM79]

100x better than the lightsaber dancing and twirling in the Star Wars prequels!!!!! And, this was the actual actor who played Disney’s Zorro (the incomparable Guy Williams). What a holiday treat that day must have been!!!!!!

[@pe3497]

No sound?

[@Denis-89]

Jake Boyle no, it's from a silent movie collection. It says so in the description

[@pe3497]

Ah, I see. Didn't read the description. Thanks.