CotD: Generally credited to have released November 18,1928, “Steamboat Willie” had a prior limited, silent release on this date in 1928 ~ http://www.bcdb.com/cartoon/3820-Steamboat_Willie.html
Steamboat Willie (1928) — Mickey Mouse Theatrical Cartoon SeriesA loose parody of Buster Keaton’s Steamboat Bill, Mickey is a roustabout on Pegleg Pete’s river steamer. After a goat eats the sheet music, Mickey and Minnie use various objects at hand (including a cat on unedited versions!) to create music.
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