Mickey Mouse 015 – Wild Waves (1929) Director: Burt Gillett Studio: Walt Disney Studios / Celebrity Productions Starring: Walt Disney (voice of Mickey Mouse), Marcellite Garner (voice of Minnie Mouse, uncredited) Release Date: December 18, 1929 Runtime: 7 minutes Format: Black-and-White, Sound Cartoon Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation, Comedy, Musical, Short --- Summary: In *Wild Waves*, Mickey and Minnie Mouse enjoy a carefree day at the beach. When Minnie is suddenly swept away by rough surf, Mickey leaps into action, diving into the ocean to save her. After pulling her safely to shore, the two celebrate with a lively musical number, joined by other beachgoers. The short blends slapstick humor, romance, and song, showcasing the playful energy of the early Mickey Mouse cartoons. --- Background: *Wild Waves* was the 15th short in the Mickey Mouse series and part of Disney’s rapid production schedule during the late 1920s. Released only a year after Mickey’s sound debut in *Steamboat Willie* (1928), it highlights the studio’s growing emphasis on synchronized music and comedy. The film was directed by Burt Gillett, who would later direct many classic Disney shorts, including *The Three Little Pigs* (1933). --- Trivia: * This was one of the earliest Mickey Mouse cartoons to feature a beach setting, which later became a recurring theme. * The short was distributed by Celebrity Productions, Disney’s first major distributor before the partnership with Columbia Pictures. * Walt Disney himself voiced Mickey, continuing the tradition he began with *Steamboat Willie*. * The cartoon’s blend of rescue action and musical dance was typical of Disney’s early formula, combining story tension with cheerful musical relief. --- Hashtags: \#MickeyMouse #WildWaves1929 #DisneyAnimation #GoldenAgeCartoons #WaltDisney #ClassicAnimation #MinnieMouse