John ChamberlainThis is a mildly creepy and fascinating glimpse into the creation of an American utopia, that of Disneyland California (opened in July 1955). The best moment is the brief appearance of future American president Ronald Reagan, chippily enthusing about his friend Walt Disney’s 160 acre entertainment marvel. Of course, the wholesome white toothed quality of the video is undermined by the knowledge the animation empires early employment strictures.
Whenever I visit a overtly perfect tourist spot, I feel like I’m present in some 1950s fairytale simulation of an ideal world similar to the kooky early moments of Disneyland portrayed in this video.
