he birth of a legend.
Steamboat Willie marks the first official appearance of Mickey Mouse and is one of the earliest synchronized sound cartoons in film history. Directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, this animated short follows Mickey as he navigates life aboard a steamboat, mischievously playing music with livestock and outwitting his grumpy boss, Captain Pete.
With its inventive humor, rhythmic animation, and groundbreaking sound design, Steamboat Willie became a milestone in both animation and pop culture — launching one of the most iconic characters of all time.
Public domain · Runtime: ~7 minutes
Where it all began — animation history in motion.
Steamboat Willie marks the first official appearance of Mickey Mouse and is one of the earliest synchronized sound cartoons in film history. Directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, this animated short follows Mickey as he navigates life aboard a steamboat, mischievously playing music with livestock and outwitting his grumpy boss, Captain Pete.
With its inventive humor, rhythmic animation, and groundbreaking sound design, Steamboat Willie became a milestone in both animation and pop culture — launching one of the most iconic characters of all time.
Public domain · Runtime: ~7 minutes
Where it all began — animation history in motion.
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