The Shindig | 1930 | Animated Short

Title: The Shindig | 1930 | Animated Short Director: Burt Gillett Studio: Walt Disney Productions Starring: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow, Patricia Pigg Based on: Original animated screenplay Release Date: July 29 1930 Runtime: Approximately 7 minutes Format: Black and white animated short with synchronized sound Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation Comedy Musical --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Mickey and friends head to the barn dance 00:01:30 Arrival and musical introductions 00:03:00 Mickey plays harmonica and fiddles 00:04:30 Dance with Patricia Pigg 00:05:30 Duo duet with Minnie on piano 00:06:30 Group dancing and finale --- Summary: The Shindig is a 1930 Mickey Mouse animated short in which Mickey, Minnie, Horace, Clarabelle, and their friends attend a lively barn dance. The short features a series of musical performances and comic choreography as Mickey plays multiple instruments including harmonica and violin, and dances with various characters, while Minnie accompanies on piano. Music and dance dominate the action as the group celebrates with energetic rhythms and hearty barnyard entertainment. The cartoon emphasizes synchronized sound and rhythmic animation typical of early Mickey Mouse talkies, blending slapstick movement with whimsical character interactions in a rural setting that reflects the social humor and animation style of the era. --- Background: Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Columbia Pictures, The Shindig was directed by Burt Gillett and released during the early sound era as part of the Mickey Mouse film series. The short showcases ensemble characters engaging in spirited music and dance, representing the studio’s ongoing experimentation with sound integration and character animation shortly after the transition from silent films. --- Trivia: The Shindig entered the public domain in the United States on January 1 2026 due to its 1930 release. Mickey plays several musical instruments and dances with an oversized Patricia Pigg character during the barn dance. Clarabelle Cow appears reading a book at the beginning of the short, a scene that was censored in later television broadcasts due to implied adult content. The cartoon is the twentieth Mickey Mouse short produced and the fifth released in 1930. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: July 29 1930 Original Studio / Distributor: Walt Disney Productions / Columbia Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Not applicable --- Hashtags: #TheShindig1930 #MickeyMouse #ClassicCartoon #Animation #PublicDomain #EarlySoundFilm