The Disney family moved to Kansas where Walt continued to flourish in his artistic talent. He also picked up a knack for performing and acting. In 1918 Walt joined the Red Cross and was sent to France for a year. He covered the ambulance that he drove with cartoons instead of stock camouflage. On his return Walt decided that he would pursue commercial art seriously and soon he was producing animated films for small businesses. At 21, he had started his company called ‘Laugh-O-Grams’ and the first animated film he began working on was called ‘The Alice Comedies’. The company went bankrupt before the film could be created however Walt was not one to give up. He packed his bags for Hollywood with a dream to achieve greatness. With the help of his brother Roy O. Disney, who was already in California, Walt managed to set up a shop. He got his very first order for ‘Alice in Cartoon land’ and from that there was no turning back. Walt was soon known amongst the elite of Hollywood, although he chose to lead a simple lifestyle.