Clair de Lune

"Clair de Lune" was initially fully animated and scored but was cut from the original release of "Fantasia" due to the film's runtime. In 1942, the animation was completed as a short subject, yet it remained unreleased until it was reimagined as part of the sequence "Blue Bayou" in the 1946 film "Make Mine Music." The piece is notable for its journey through production and reconstruction.

In 1992, a nitrate workprint of the original version was discovered, which made it possible to fully reconstruct "Clair de Lune" as Walt Disney intended it. This short offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of Disney's storytelling and animation techniques. Collectors may appreciate the historical significance of this piece and its connection to the broader Disney legacy, especially in the context of animation history.