Steamboat Willie: Sound Animation Begins with Mickey
Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks unleashed Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, propelling Mickey Mouse from a novelty into a global cultural icon. This release established the technical standard for animation that allowed the character to dominate American pop culture for decades, ensuring the studio's future dominance in entertainment.
November 18, 1928
98 years ago
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