Mumford (film)
Mumford (film) A psychologist named Dr. Mumford hangs out his shingle in a small town that also happens to be named Mumford and begins dispensing no-nonsense advice to an array of quirky locals. Included are a shop-by-mail-addicted housewife, an eccentric young billionaire, and a mild-mannered pharmacist with delusions of lascivious grandeur. Dr. Mumford’s unique style …
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Mumford, David (1956-2003) Designer; joined WED Enterprises in 1979 as a show set draftsman working on The Land at Epcot. He later worked on show set design for several attractions before becoming show producer for Star Tours at Tokyo Disneyland and Aladdin’s Oasis at Disneyland. As a Disney aficionado, he became an unofficial historian at …
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Multiplane camera Camera which gave depth to an animated film by use of layers of backgrounds painted on glass; first used in The Old Mill (1937) but used most effectively in the features of the 1940s, such as Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi. It was the invention of Disney staff members under William Garity, and its …
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Mulligan, Richard (1932-2000) Actor; appeared on television in The Deacon Street Deer, and on the series Empty Nest, for which he won the Emmy Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 1989. He provided the voice of Einstein in Oliver & Company.
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Mule Pack Frontierland attraction at Disneyland; from July 17, 1955, to February 1, 1956. Became Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules (1956-1959) and Pack Mules Through Nature’s Wonderland (1960-1973). Walt Disney insisted that mules be a part of his Frontierland, even though they were ornery animals that would often nip the guests or refuse to move. Disney …
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Mulholland Madness Attraction at Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure; opened February 8, 2001. A mini-roller coaster ride as vehicles careen across a crazy map of the Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Mountains. It became Goofy’s Sky School on Jul. 1, 2011.
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Mulan II (film) Direct-to-video animated film premiering on February 1, 2005. Mulan receives a marriage proposal from General Shang, making everyone happy except Mushu who tries to keep Mulan single on learning he’ll lose his guardian job if she marries. With China threatened by a mongol invasion, the emperor calls upon Mulan, Shang, and their …
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Moving Day (film)
Moving Day (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released on June 20, 1936. Directed by Ben Sharpsteen. When the sheriff, Pete, evicts them from their home due to overdue rent, Mickey and Donald get Goofy, an ice man, to help them move out. Soon all is pandemonium with Goofy’s struggles with a piano that will not stay …
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