The quality of the image isn't good. But this is another item that was up for auction recently and sent in by Matt Crandall. It is the original artwork for a page from the Walt Disney’s Story of Robin Hood 20 page colour story book released by Capitol US in 1952.
Included with the book were two 78 RPM discs - an adaption of the movie by Alan Livingston.
The Billboard from August 1952 announced:
"This is certain to be treasured by the many youngsters who will be lucky recipients of the album. What is etched on the two discs is just part of attraction. Bound into the album is a superbly illustrated 20 page book telling the Robin Hood story as it is given on the records. It is an excellent adaption of the Walt Disney pic by Capitol exec Alan Livingston. Nester Paiva is the narrator and songs are contributed by Eddie Pola, George Wyle, Elton Hayes and Lawrence E. Watkins with Billy May conducting the work. All do fine jobs. Dealers who tie in with the runs of the movie should move plenty of copies; also the set is capable of doing well enough on its own".
The Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men had been released in New York on 26th June 1952 and the Billboard chart (above) was based on reports received for August 6th, 7th and 8th 1952. The records listed were those records selling best in American retail stores at the time.
To read more about the many LP's and movie soundtracks connected to the film please click on the "Memorabilia" label.
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