Trivia: The tune played whenever the crocodile approaches originally had lyrics. The song was titled "Never Smile at a Crocodile".
Trivia: Many people believe that Tinker Bell's curvaceous body was based on Marilyn Monroe, but it was actually based on actress Margaret Kerry who auditioned for the part.
Trivia: Following tradition, the same man whose voice is Captain Hook's is also Mr. Darling's. Since the very first showing of Peter Pan, the same actor who plays Captain Hook also plays Mr. Darling.
Trivia: In front of the Darling House in London, a cluster of trees form a "Hidden Mickey."
Trivia: A hidden Mickey can be seen behind Captain Hook's chair when he gets sick.
Trivia: Walt Disney originally planned Peter Pan to be his second animated feature film after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). However, it required four years of negotiations to finally obtain the rights. The studio began working on the story and character designs in 1939, but after the United States joined World War II in December 1941, the studio was made to make war propaganda films, and Peter Pan was among several projects to be put to one side.
Answer: In the original stage play by J.M. Barrie, he was a bank clerk. I don't think what he did for work was brought up in the 1953 film.
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