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Steamboat Willie

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Mickey Mouse steers a steamboat down a river.

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Robert J. Landry Variety 11/14/2022
It's a peach of a synchronization job all the way, bright, snappy and fitting the situation perfectly. Go to Full Review Mordaunt Hall New York Times 11/14/2022
Steamboat Willie... introduces a new cartoon character, henceforth to be known as "Micky Mouse." It is an ingenious piece of work with a good deal of fun. It growls, whines, squeaks and makes various other sounds that add to its mirthful quality. Go to Full Review Charles Solomon Los Angeles Times 11/14/2022
Although other cartoon studios had experimented with synchronised sound during the '20s, the imaginative blending of music and image in Steamboat Willie caused a sensation. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies 01/06/2024
4/4
Charming and beautifully made, these early animated films provide a window into the past. Go to Full Review T.O. Service Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald) 11/14/2022
I want to thank Mr. Walter Disney for giving me a laugh, one of the best I have had in a motion picture theatre in quite some time... It is impossible to describe this riot of mirth, but it knocked me out of my seat. Go to Full Review Film Daily Staff The Film Daily 11/14/2022
This is what Steamboat Willie has; First, a clever and amusing treatment; secondly, music and sound effects added via the Cinephone method. The result is a real tidbit of diversion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Aug 4 Funny in 8 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jude H Dec 26 If you ever want to watch Dinsey, this is a must watch See more Eben L 03/31/2024 Good Film, it's a classic, Mickey Mouse's first appearance I like it, 7/10 - 3½/5 Stars, Conclusion: Good See more Crey Fish S 02/11/2024 A dark portrait of a mentally ill mouse See more Zachary V 02/01/2024 It all seems so basic (if charming) now, but just think of what a groundbreaking effort this seven minute short was, especially when you consider not just the animation but the music and sound effect work that went into synching up and creating an immersive cartoon world, however briefly. See more Mr A 01/25/2024 This is PERFECTION, the third produced, and first released Mickey Mouse film is Steamboat Willie, 8 minutes of perfection. Truly a masterpiece, it introduced our favorite characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. See more Read all reviews
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Walt Disney

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Walt Disney

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Movie Info

Synopsis Mickey Mouse steers a steamboat down a river.
Director
Walt Disney
Screenwriter
Walt Disney
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Musical, Animation
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 25, 2021
Runtime
8m
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