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- The official synopsis of the movie reads: A late-night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in New York City when a mischievous mouse becomes a monstrous reality. Can a motley crew survive a killer creature with a taste for tourists?
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The full short film Steamboat Willie. Mickey Mouse is piloting a steam river paddle steamer, cheerfully whistling "Steamboat Bill" and sounding the boat's three whistles. Soon, the captain, Pete, appears and orders Mickey off the bridge. Mickey blows a raspberry at Pete.
- Walt Disney
- Roy O. Disney (co-producer), Walt Disney
- Wilfred Jackson, Bert Lewis
- Walt Disney Studio
Synopsis. A steamboat is chugging down a stream and Mickey Mouse is at the wheel. Mickey starts whistling a tune and then pulls a rope, making the whistles hum. Two of them do, but one needs encouragement by the others. Captain Pete then pulls Mickey away from the wheel and tells him to go downstairs.
Steamboat Willie: Directed by Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney. With Walt Disney. Mickey Mouse is a mischievous deckhand on a riverboat that is under the command of the tyrannical Captain Pete.
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- Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney
Dec 22, 2023 · In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of Steamboat Willie and uncover 43 intriguing facts about this iconic movie. From its humble beginnings to its lasting impact, get ready to embark on a journey of discovery about one of Disney’s most beloved and influential creations.
Jan 2, 2024 · Disheartened and running out of money, Disney got his animators Ub Iwerks and Les Clark to work up an idea he had at the back of his mind, a sympathetic mouse who navigates his way through a series...
Steamboat Willie —starring the most famous of cartoon mice, Mickey—has the distinction of being the very first sound cartoon. While that feat may not seem so remarkable in the context of modern sound technology, by 1928 standards it was a bold and potentially disastrous step on the part of Walt Disney.
Jan 24, 2024 · A cartoon mouse in the employ of a villainous cat, ready to unleash a deluge of animated films upon the world. Although it was not the first cartoon to use synchronized audio, Steamboat Willie was the first to exhibit this new technology to a widespread audience.
