I've always hated the perception that Marc Eliot portrayed about Walt Disney. His book, Walt Disney: Hollywood Dark Prince, at best was a spurious National Enquirer approach to a biography, at worst (which is where it belongs) it is good for kindling in one's fireplace this winter. It contained serious factual errors, egregious untruths, and outright fabrications, all done in a mean-spirited attempt to sell books (the author's M.O.). Eliot's portrayal of the relationship between Walt and Lilly is beyond belief; to believe his book would be tantamount to believing the Disney's never had a happy moment in their marriage. That is why I always enjoy finding a photo of Walt and Lilly engaged in a "non-Disney" type of event, and obviously enjoying themselves. Like this one. Taken by Hollywood professional photographer (back in the days when they were "kinder, gentler" Paparazzi) Len Weissman. So I present this photo as yet one more of several thousand historical artifacts to refute Mr. Eliot (and because it is so rare to find Walt in semi-formal attire [love the bow tie!]). Here, Walt and Lillian (obviously very much enjoying each other's company) dance the night away at the Beverly Hills Hotel (where they enjoyed many a fine night of dinner and dancing). Enjoy!
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