User blog:ARTaylor/65 Years of Peter Pan

Today marks the sixty-fifth anniversary of the premiere of Peter Pan. Based on the iconic play, the film follows Peter Pan as he brings a trio of siblings to Neverland where they encounter Indians, mermaids, and pirates. It is the fourteenth film made by Walt Disney Animation Studios and was the last animated feature that Disney's famous Nine Old Men worked on together. The film was a massive success with critics and fans, who made it the fifth highest grossing film of the year. However, in recent years the film has been considered controversial due to its portrayal of Indians, though they were portrayed the same way in the original play. Nevertheless, the film has had a major impact particularly on The Walt Disney Company. Tinker Bell has become Disney's second biggest mascot and became featured in her own series of films. Peter Pan has been featured in numerous attractions at Disney's various theme parks and in the Kingdom Hearts games. It has been followed by a direct-to-video sequel and animated series, with a live-action film in the works.

The film features the talents of June Foray as Squaw and a mermaid.