Vintage Johnson Walt Disney Film Strips – Series 50 (c. late 1940s–1950s)
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Step back into the golden age of Disney with this scarce boxed set of Johnson Walt Disney Film Strips, Series 50, produced in England by Johnsons of Hendon Ltd. under official arrangement with Walt Disney–Mickey Mouse Ltd. These colourful little treasures were made for children’s toy film projectors, each strip offering a miniature animated adventure you could project on the wall or view against the light.
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Contents & Titles
This set contains six film strips in their original illustrated slipcase:
No. 33 – Donald Hires a Boat (Donald & Goofy escapade – complete with strip & story sheet)
No. 34 – Mr. Toad (from Wind in the Willows – complete with strip & story sheet)
No. 36 – Goofy’s Day in the Jungle (comic safari tale – complete with strip & story sheet)
No. 37 – Pluto at the Zoo (classic Pluto mischief – complete with strip & story sheet)
No. 38 – Donald’s Tyre Trouble (Donald Duck at his most hot-tempered – complete with strip & story sheet)
No. 39 – Mickey’s Crazy Bike Ride (Mickey Mouse cycling caper – film present but damaged; missing narrative sheet)
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Each story is printed in charming full-colour frames on celluloid film, accompanied by a typed narrative sheet breaking the tale into numbered segments to match each image.
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Design & Presentation
Slipcase: Original yellow/red card case featuring Pluto operating a film projector, surrounded by character portraits of Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and others. A piece of delightful post-war Disney artwork that still captures the eye.
Individual boxes: Each filmstrip comes in a yellow illustrated sleeve with printed title, series number, and character sketches (including the Three Little Pigs, Bambi, and Mickey).
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Condition
Outer slipcase: Displays well but shows expected age wear – scuffs, creasing, and a small stain. Still sturdy with colourful graphics.
Filmstrips: Five in good vintage order with bright colours; one (No. 39) torn/damaged.
Story sheets: Five present, all readable though creased from age and handling; one missing.
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Collectability & Value
A genuine piece of Disneyana history, combining vintage toy culture with early licensed film media.
Particularly appealing to collectors of Walt Disney memorabilia, vintage toys, ephemera, and pre-1950s children’s entertainment.
While single Johnson strips often sell individually, boxed sets are far rarer.