Description

Witness the birth of an American icon. This historic compilation chronicles Mickey Mouse's early career, from his landmark debut in 1928's 'Steamboat Willie' to the last of his black-and-white shorts, 'Mickey's Service Station,' in 1935. Gain insights into Mickey's beginnings in new interviews with legendary Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. See the earliest visuals on record showing the creative birth of animation's most historically significant cartoon as well as the only black-and-white cartoon pencil footage known to exist. All of this and more is revealed in this homage to the mouse who captured the imagination of the world. Featuring exclusive introductions by film historian Leonard Maltin, this is a timeless collection from generations past for generations to come.

Includes the following cartoons:

Steamboat Willie (1928)
The Gallopin' Gaucho (1928)
Plane Crazy (1928)
The Karnival Kid (1929)
Mickey's Follies (1929)
The Fire Fighters (1930)
The Chain Gang (1930)
The Gorilla Mystery (1930)
Pioneer Days (1930)
The Birthday Party (1931)
Mickey Steps Out (1931)
Blue Rhythm (1931)
Mickey Cuts Up (1931)
Mickey's Orphans (1931)
The Duck Hunt (1932)
Mickey's Revue (1932)
Mickey's Nightmare (1932)
The Whoopee Party (1932)
Touchdown Mickey (1932)
The Klondike Kid (1932)
Building a Building (1933)
The Mad Doctor (1933)
Ye Olden Days (1933)
The Mail Pilot (1933)
Mickey's Gala Premier (1933)
Puppy Love (1933)
The Pet Store (1933)
Giantland (1933)
Camping Out (1934)
Gulliver Mickey (1934)
Orphan's Benefit (1934)
The Dognapper (1934)
Two-Gun Mickey (1934)
Mickey's Service Station (1935)

Bonus Features

• "Frank And Ollie ... And Mickey" Featurette
• Story Script: "Steamboat Willie" and "Mickey Steps Out"
• Video Galleries: Story Sketch Sequence
• Pencil Test: The Mail Pilot
• Poster Gallery
• Introduction by Film Historian Leonard Maltin
• 34 animated shorts, fully-restored and uncut

Technical Specs

• Black & White
• 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio
• Region 1
• English (Dolby 2.0 Surround)

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