Mickey Mouse 003 – Steamboat Willie (1928) Director: Walt Disney Studio: Walt Disney Studios Starring: Walt Disney (voice of Mickey Mouse, uncredited), Walt Disney (voice of Minnie Mouse, uncredited) Release Date: November 18, 1928 Runtime: 8 minutes Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Animated Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation | Comedy | Musical | Short | Adventure --- Summary: Mickey Mouse pilots a steamboat down the river, engaging in humorous antics and musical sequences with his friends and animals aboard. The short showcases clever synchronization of sound effects, music, and visual gags, establishing Mickey as a charming and inventive character. Minnie Mouse joins the fun, and together they turn everyday objects into instruments for a playful musical performance. --- Background: Steamboat Willie is widely recognized as Mickey Mouse’s official debut in sound animation. It marked a significant innovation in synchronized sound cartoons, blending music, slapstick comedy, and character animation. The short set the foundation for Disney’s future in animated storytelling and established Mickey Mouse as an iconic figure in popular culture. --- Trivia: First Mickey Mouse cartoon released with synchronized sound, though not the first produced. Features early examples of rubber hose animation and inventive musical gags. Walt Disney provided the voices of both Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Public domain status has allowed it to circulate widely in animation anthologies and online archives. Considered a landmark in animation history for pioneering sound synchronization and character-driven humor. --- Hashtags: #MickeyMouse #SteamboatWillie #1928Animation #WaltDisney #BlackAndWhiteCartoon #ClassicAnimation #PublicDomainCartoon #EarlySoundCartoon #AnimatedShort #VintageDisney #MusicalComedy #AnimationHistory #RubberHoseAnimation