Mary Blair’s influence can be seen all over Disney’s mid-century films, from Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland to Peter Pan. But her signature style first appeared in the package films of the 1940s. Here’s a clip from Melody Time’s “Johnny Appleseed” segment, where her use of color and design is on full display, a perfect watch for the fall season. | Disney History Channel

In the 1940s, Disney created sound effects using a technique called “foley,” where artists manually produced sounds to match the actions on screen. These effects were often made with everyday objects—such as using coconut shells for horse hooves or a sheet of metal for thunder. Disney’s sound department was highly innovative, building custom devices and experimenting with various materials to capture just the right sound. For animated films like Fantasia and Bambi, they synchronized the effects