Long ago on independence square (Kansas City: methods, hotel, house)

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

This home once stood at 10628 E Winner Road in Independence.

The owner of the home was well-known in Hollywood animated circles and was, himself, a famous person in Kansas City and from 1936 became well known in Independence. All Independence movie patrons, maybe included MRG DALLAS, up until the 60s, or so, could relate to this fellow.

The owner of the home had an indirect relationship to Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse.

Who was he?

Was he the fellow that threw a party for Walt Disney and Mel Blanc?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Was he the fellow that threw a party for Walt Disney and Mel Blanc?

A party was thrown for him in late 1944 in Los Angeles by the folks who got their start with him.

I should add Woody Woodpecker to Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

This home once stood at 10628 E Winner Road in Independence.

The owner of the home was well-known in Hollywood animated circles and was, himself, a famous person in Kansas City and from 1936 became well known in Independence. All Independence movie patrons, maybe included MRG DALLAS, up until the 60s, or so, could relate to this fellow.

The owner of the home had an indirect relationship to Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse.

Who was he?

Joseph Benson "Bugs" Hardaway

Ben Hardaway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Joseph Benson "Bugs" Hardaway

Ben Hardaway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

They called Hardaway "Bugs" as a nickname and when they needed a name for the new bunny he drew someone said it was Bugs' Bunny meaning only that he was the guy that drew it but the name stuck.

But, he did not live here.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

A party was thrown for him in late 1944 in Los Angeles by the folks who got their start with him.

I should add Woody Woodpecker to Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse.

Friz Freleng perhaps?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Friz Freleng perhaps?

Isadore "Friz" Freleng was at the Los Angeles party but he did not live in the house.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Isadore "Friz" Freleng was at the Los Angeles party but he did not live in the house.

Here is what the Federal Trade Commission had to say in 1953 about the company the man who lived in the house created, but it was after the son took over the business. The son lived in the house as a youngster.


Respondent is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Missouri with its office and principal place of business located at 10922 Winner Road, Independence, Missouri.

Said respondent is one of the largest distributors of commercial or advertising films in the United States and causes said films, when sold, leased or rented, to be transported from its place of business or the place of business of the producer to motion-picture theaters located throughout the several States of the United States, where said films are displayed on the screens of such theaters for a specified period of time, usually one week. Upon the conclusion of the display period such films are returned by the theaters or exhibitors to said respondent or to the home office of the producer.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Here is what the Federal Trade Commission had to say in 1953 about the company the man who lived in the house created, but it was after the son took over the business. The son lived in the house as a youngster.


Respondent is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Missouri with its office and principal place of business located at 10922 Winner Road, Independence, Missouri.

Said respondent is one of the largest distributors of commercial or advertising films in the United States and causes said films, when sold, leased or rented, to be transported from its place of business or the place of business of the producer to motion-picture theaters located throughout the several States of the United States, where said films are displayed on the screens of such theaters for a specified period of time, usually one week. Upon the conclusion of the display period such films are returned by the theaters or exhibitors to said respondent or to the home office of the producer.

The founder of United Features Syndicate?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

The founder of United Features Syndicate?

No.

The man died in 1945 while living at 43rd and Blue Ridge Blvd. His son took over the company as soon as he got back from WWII. The son died a couple years ago in Lee's Summit

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

No.

The man died in 1945 while living at 43rd and Blue Ridge Blvd. His son took over the company as soon as he got back from WWII. The son died a couple years ago in Lee's Summit

Then you must be referring to the curmudgeon that delivered movies to the theatres. I think his name was Cogger.