Disney in 1940
Last Updated on: January 20th, 2024
The Walt Disney Company has a rich and lengthy history with decades of amazing movies, shows and park experiences.
Here is a quick rundown of everything that happened in the world of Disney in the year 1940. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.
Disney 1940 Company Headlines:
Walt Disney Productions first offered public shares of the company in 1940, although the company didn’t have its IPO and official listing on the New York Stock Exchange until 1957.
The company also released its first Annual Report in 1940 in which the company reported $2.525 million in revenue and 1,179 employees.
Disney 1940 Movies Headlines:
In 1940, Disney didn’t release many movies, but the two they did release, Pinocchio in February and Fantasia in November, are two iconic animated Disney films.
It should be noted that 1940 marked the debut of Daisy Duck who first appeared in the Disney short Mr. Duck Steps Out.
Disney also won an Oscar in 1940 for the short The Ugly Duckling.
1940 Archives
Here is the Internet’s largest rundown of all the Disney movies, songs and more released in the year 1940. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.
Disney Movies Released in 1940
Bone Trouble
Fantasia
Pinocchio
Disney Songs Released in 1940
Little Wooden Head (Song)
“Little Wooden Head” is a song from the 1940 Walt Disney animated film “Pinocchio“. The song is sung by Geppetto, the woodcarver who creates Pinocchio,…
When You Wish Upon a Star (Song)
When You Wish Upon a Star is a song written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for Disney’s 1940 animated film, Pinocchio. The song is…
Give a Little Whistle (Song)
“Give a Little Whistle” is a song from the 1940 Disney animated film “Pinocchio“. The song is performed by the film’s protagonist, Pinocchio, a wooden…
I’ve Got No Strings (Song)
“I’ve Got No Strings” is a song from the 1940 Disney animated film “Pinocchio“. The song is performed by the character Pinocchio, a wooden puppet…
Hi Diddle Dee Dee (Song)
“Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee” is a song from the 1940 Disney animated film “Pinocchio“. The song is performed by the character of Honest John, a conniving fox who…
