TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, May 9, 1962. Letter to a gentleman in Austria. In full: “Thank you for your letter suggesting we do a documentary film on the life of Nicola Tesla, the American inventor who delved so deeply into the field of electricity. I can well appreciate your enthusiasm to do a film on this man’s life and your desire to work with us on such a project, however, our present production format is of a type where we could not absorb the picture, even though his life was tremendously interesting. Some time ago, our Story Department did research on the possibility of doing a picture based on Tesla’s life, but no story-line ever developed and whether or not we shall consider it again at some later date, I do not know. Again thanks for your interest in writing us.” In fine condition, with a trivial shade of toning to top portion of page and a couple of small pencil notes and remnants. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
Disney’s fascination with science is well documented, from meetings with Wernher von Braun to his Wonderful World of Disney specials, including Our Friend the Atom. At the time of sending his response, his studios were entrenched in a long stretch of live-action family-oriented films including Moon Pilot, Bon Voyage, and Son of Flubber, and were planning the 1964 film Mary Poppins. It was Disney’s interest in science that prompted the development of his Audio-Animatronic figures used at the 1964 World’s Fair, which in turn inspired his secret ‘Florida Project’ which would be centered around his dream community: EPCOT. The 2015 Disney film Tomorrowland is rumored to include Tesla, although any information regarding the film is difficult to come by. A wonderful letter linking two important visionaries in their fields. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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