The short and tragic life of Disney child star Bobby Driscoll is explored in the new documentary Lost Boy: The Bobby Driscoll Story. The film is now available for viewing on MiceChat (just keep reading below).
Driscoll had a prolific career during his younger years. He was the first child actor to be signed under an exclusive contract to Walt Disney Studios. His films include Song of the South, Treasure Island, So Dear to My Heart, and Peter Pan.
In 1950, Driscoll had the distinction of receiving a Juvenile Academy Award at age 12. Sadly, after leaving Hollywood for a new start in New York, he tragically died alone and penniless at the age of 31 and was buried in an unmarked grave.
Interviews with Margaret Kerry, Paul Peterson, Connie Stevens, and others offer unique perspectives into the life of Driscoll and provide new insight about their colleague, friend, and contemporary.
The film is executive produced and directed by Jordan Allender, and also produced by Barry Allender, Bridgett Allender, Zack Kauffman, and Ben Goldberg. For more information, visit the film’s official Facebook page and the film’s Change.org page.
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Did you take a look at the documentary above? What are your takeaways from Bobby Driscoll’s career? Do you think the voice of Walt Disney’s Peter Pan, who received an Academy Award for his Disney performances, should be recognized with a Disney Legend Award? Let us know in the comments below.
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