Mickey Mouse 009 – The Karnival Kid (1929) Director: Walt Disney Studio: Walt Disney Studios Starring: Walt Disney (voice of Mickey Mouse, uncredited), Marcellite Garner (voice of Minnie Mouse, uncredited) Release Date: October 16, 1929 Runtime: 8 minutes Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Animated Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation | Comedy | Musical | Short | Carnival --- Summary: Mickey Mouse takes on the role of a carnival barker, entertaining guests with antics, clever tricks, and musical performances. Amid juggling acts, animal performances, and slapstick chaos, Mickey shows off his charm and wit, winning the admiration of the carnival crowd. The short blends humor, music, and lively animation to bring the carnival to life. --- Background: The Karnival Kid is notable for being one of the earliest Mickey Mouse cartoons to feature spoken dialogue—Mickey’s first line of dialogue is the now-famous “Hot dogs! Hot dogs!” The short exemplifies Disney’s early experimentation with sound and character-driven humor, combining visual gags with musical elements inspired by vaudeville and carnival acts. --- Trivia: First Mickey Mouse short to feature a spoken line by Mickey. Walt Disney provided the voice of Mickey Mouse; Marcellite Garner voiced Minnie Mouse. The cartoon reflects the influence of vaudeville and carnival culture in late 1920s entertainment. Features early rubber hose animation and synchronized musical sound effects. Public domain status has allowed the short to be widely circulated in classic animation collections. --- Hashtags: #MickeyMouse #TheKarnivalKid #1929Animation #WaltDisney #BlackAndWhiteCartoon #ClassicAnimation #PublicDomainCartoon #EarlySoundCartoon #AnimatedShort #VintageDisney #CarnivalAnimation #MusicalComedy