TLS signed “Walt,” one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1959. Disney writes to John Cutting, a member of his original staff who oversaw the translation and dubbing of the studio’s foreign releases. In part: “Thanks for your report, and I’m happy to know that Norman is getting good dailies. It’s too bad about the warm weather in Sweden, but I feel Norman will have to fight it out as best he can and get the required footage now. I am definitely against his putting it off and shooting next winter—he must finish this year, by hook or crook, even though it may be more expensive to do so. Insofar as Svensk Filmindustry is concerned, I feel we can analyze their problems after the project is finished and perhaps make some adjustments if we feel they are in order…. I will probably fly to Sweden on the 12th and spend a good portion of that week there…. I presume I shall be seeing you at Roy’s shindig in London on the 6th of April…. I appreciate having your letter and don’t hesitate to send me any information when you have it.” The “problems” in Sweden that Disney alludes to were evidently related to the production of Hans Brinker: Or the Silver Skates, which originally aired as a two-part feature on the television series Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color in 1962. Paperclip rust stain to top margin, otherwise fine, clean condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
