Disney Animation's Silver Era Explained

[@NxTTxT]

Arguably, despite the immense success of the Renaissance and Revival eras, I'd say the Silver Age is the most iconic and timeless era. It's the most recognizable, and is consistently remembered on as being in general good and being very quintessentially Disney.

[@ModernMouse]

In this video we wrote into it that Disney's versions of these tales become definitive and iconic. I'd agree that the Silver Era, especially this first half, really is the definition of perfect film making. All four of these films, along with Sleeping Beauty, are high art that is also highly entertaining for the whole family and the perfect way to tell these stories. -Josh

[@davonbenson4361]

jocontemporary. This is the era that made Disney a juggernaut in animation.

[@dgoreocookie]

This is my favorite era when it comes the classics.

[@LadyHawke78]

Thank you. This is my favorite era of Disney animation. “Alice” is one of my earliest memories of animation, and I watched “Cinderella” COUNTLESS times as a kid. This era shaped my early childhood as I’m older and was already a tween when the Renaissance rolled around.

[@so047]

this era brought us lady and the tramp. truly one of the most disney films ever. i always go back and rewatch it at least once a month or two

[@apexone5502]

I think, when it comes to the art and animation of each of the films of that era, "Lady and the Tramp" is the best looking one.

[@ModernMouse]

Hands down I agree! Lady and the Tramp has amazing character design, beautiful backgrounds, and camera movements that highlight the art

[@apexone5502]

@@ModernMouse I was looking at it on Disney+ the other day with my 6 year old and I was amazed at how beautiful it still looked. They really put in work on that film. Sleeping Beauty is the closest to it, in my opinion. It's the next one from that era that really is an eye catcher with its aesthetics.

[@ModernMouse]

Apexone im gonna need to sit down and watch. I watched the live action adaptation last week.

[@so047]

they really nailed it with that one , I agree. a lot of detail in dialogue and dog body language . very carefully put together.

[@jasonle520]

Sleeping beauty is my favorite of this era

[@bighand1530]

Mine is Alice in Wonderland.

[@jerrelljones9991]

This is the best thing to watch during Quarantine times

[@ModernMouse]

Aww thank you so much! We loved putting this series together and I should be adding to it sometime really soon. -Josh

[@jerrelljones9991]

@@ModernMouse you're Welcome keep on doing your thing I would love to see some more good content

[@cmrobbins88]

Peter Pan has to be my favorite of the Silver Era of Disney animation and absolutely in my Top 10.

[@ModernMouse]

I felt that way all the way up until I had to rewatch Lady and the Tramp for this video. I always felt like I was one of the lost boys...but as I've grown up I'm more of a stray dog who found love. I guess it's just where you are in life for me. -Josh

[@mauriciomontano6114]

Its my number 1 8n the silver age of disney movies

[@callumdrage1051]

Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, The Sword in the Stone, and The Jungle Book are some of the best Disney films of all time. The Silver Age ranks up there with the Renaissance and the Revival Eras. Peter Pan is my favourite Silver Age era film, and one of my top 5 Disney films of all time! Lady and the Tramp is a beautiful classic as well!

[@brandiellis4837]

This is my ranking! #4. Alice in Wonderland (1951) #3. Peter Pan (1952) #2. Lady and the Tramp (1955) #1. Cinderella (1950)

[@TheScientist408]

I know that, in terms of animated canon, this is the Silver Age. But I would argue this is an extension of the Golden Age. This is when Disney truly found their identity and developed their formula. Quintessential Disney. I adore all of these films.

[@edienandy]

101 Dalmatians is the best from this era. It had the same amazing focus on aesthetics that Lady and the Tramp and Sleeping Beauty had but it’s also much more watchable. Those other 2 are beautiful but I’d be lying if I didn’t say they bored me to tears.

[@Red-Wolf-Ben]

Out of these four, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan are definitely my favorites! Love those two!

[@mauriciomontano6114]

Peter Pan is a very good Movie

[@mikem2771]

Great work guys! 👍👍👍 I cannot wait for part two.

[@ModernMouse]

Part 2 will be out on March 12th. Josh is making it.

[@joerogers7782]

You guys videos on Disney are fantastic

[@powerpup97]

I can’t wait to hear you talk about 101 Dalmatians!

[@ModernMouse]

Part 2 will be out on March 12th so you'll get it soon!

[@fa1509]

@@ModernMouse that movie used xerography since they focused on lowing production costs and boost ratings and xerography i have mixed feelings about it

[@heyy6922]

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[@bighand1530]

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[@timmyreyes1993]

I'd have to say Cinderella and Lady and the tramp are my favorites

[@ModernMouse]

My dad, regardless of age or seeing new movies, always says that Cinderella is his favorite Disney film of all time...and after revisiting Lady and the Tramp for this channel I would say that it is part of my top 10 or even top 5 Disney films. -Josh

[@JC19021]

I’m surprised this channel doesn’t have more views?

[@c.d.dailey8013]

Wow. I think the silver age is the best age that Walt Disney had in his lifetime. He really got his act together after the hardship of the war. The Silver Age is full of beloved classics that people watch over and over again. It is also where the movies get better plots. My favorite movie made in the entire life time of Walt Disney is Cinderella. I am a big fan of princesses in fairy tales. Cinderella has a lovely story with a solid plot. It is interesting how Walt saw himself in Cinderella. I am not a huge fan of Alice in Wonderland. It is funny though. I do like Peter Pan. I find that the Alice and Peter movies go together in my mind. It is because the female leads in both movies are voiced by the same actress, Kathryn Beaumont. The Alice movie has Alice herself. The Peter movie has Wendy. I knew about this for a long time. However when I watch both movies back to back, I noticed that the voice of the characters are downright identical. Speaking of actors, I found something interesting in the live action footage of the Mad Hatter. That looks like Uncle Albert from Mary Poppins. I Googled it, and I found that the two characters do have the same actor. That is Ed Wyn. I noticed that Peter Pan is like Alice and Wonderland but it is so much better. Both are fantasy movies. So both are going to have stuff that doesn't exist in real life. Alice and Wonderland takes the fantasy aspect too far. It is so bizarre and so wacky that it lacks internal consistency. I am a huge fantasy fan, and I love wird stuff. Yet even me thinks this is too far. Peter Pan is so much better. It is fantasy done right. There is plenty of weird stuff. There are plenty of things to have fun with. However there is a lot more consistency. Neverland is grounded to some extent, and that is a good thing. At the beginning of the movie, Peter teaches the Darling children how flying works. That is a shining example of fantasy done right. My favorite characters are Peter and Wendy. I like Peter for being a cute and charming boy. He resembles an elf, and elves are awesome. I like Wendy for being an engaging explorer of the fantasy world. Wendy is like Alice in being curious and exploring. Yet Wendy goes beyond that and grows up along the way. She is like Alice but better. I find it wierd that Tinker Bell has become the most popular character of the movie, when Peter and Wendy are so much better. I didn't think Lady and the Tramp was that good. The plot is weak. It is just about dogs looking cute and not much else. This video did make out some interesting things. This movie is more character focused. I guess that can work. It is more focused on romance, and those kind of stories are more character focused than plot focused. It is nice that Disney tried to do an origional story. I think 101 Dalmations is so much better. Now I think I have a whole new appreciation for Cruella De Ville. She poses a huge threat that makes the story exciting. Without Cruella, the movie would be a dull story about a bunch of Dalmations looking cute and that is it. At most Roger and Anita would have a baby, and then the dogs would have to adjust. It is a good thing Cruella is there. I have nothing against a Disney movie about dogs. I like dogs a lot. They just have to do something interesting. The Fox and the Hound is another Disney movie about dogs, and that was awesome. I like the friendship of the two main characters, and there is plenty of conflict to keep things exciting.

[@laurawilson4978]

My favorite is lady and the tramp

[@reeseycupgirl]

Love this series!

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

🥈

[@heyy6922]

To be honest I love all the films from this era ( apart from jungle book) it is a very good era but my free favourite is Cinderella lady and the tramp alice in wonderland.

[@ModernMouse]

As a kid I loved Jungle Book. I still do, mostly because of the music, but I kind of agree that its a weaker film within this era

[@heyy6922]

TYSM🖤💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@heyy6922]

@@ModernMouse what's your favourite

[@ModernMouse]

@@heyy6922 It's a toss up but I think Lady and the Tramp is my favorite of the era.

[@heyy6922]

@@ModernMouse same

[@breybrey2dajizzay]

I loved the entire Silver Age era

[@jalenlowe7988]

Here's my ranking of this era - (the 1st half).... • #4. Alice in Wonderland - (1951) • #3. Lady and the Tramp - (1955) • #2. Cinderella - (1950) • #1. Peter Pan - (1953)

[@nicolascangele5548]

i'm glad they're on Disney Plus😍😃😁😊😀

[@grodriguez7225]

Just finished reading Heartless by Marisa Meyer loved it!

[@Toyuki1]

The “infamous” nine old men? What terrible thing did they do?

[@ModernMouse]

Where did I say "infamous"? Oh no! I didn't mean it in that regard. Guess I'll have to catch my audio track next time. Ugh! -Josh

[@Toyuki1]

Network 1901 I believe it was 1:56. I will say this, I really enjoyed the video. Thank you for making it! I look forward to more.

[@MetalRuless]

Alice in Fallout world

[@Disneygirl3715]

Side note but Disney films have actually a lot of sexual innuendos. Went right over my head as a child lol

[@therainbowrhapsody3455]

Disney is of The Kingdom of Heaven.

[@donaldcass9678]

Who's this woman's voice?

[@ModernMouse]

My ex who was involved in the channel for a while when we were together.

[@garrettgiauque9945]

This Is The Formerly Disney 3

[@davonbenson4361]

This is the second best era behind the renaissance.

[@jenniehernandez214]

101 dalmatian street!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ModernMouse]

I've seen some of the ads for Dalmation Street! I'm excited to check it out! -Josh

[@lordpotterofthetrekwars4328]

Cinderella 👌

[@briansmith1652]

Indeed

[@nicolascangele5548]

Peter Pan Sword Stone and Jungle Book are the only good films

[@meta527II]

Hot take: I think the movies from the 50s are better than the golden age movies.

[@davidconway1905]

just with me I think 1 is princess & the frog, & frozen,

[@davidconway1905]

disney shorts one is paper man 2 match little girl,