"Plane Crazy" (1929 Original Black & White Cartoon)

Step back in time to witness the historic debut of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in "Plane Crazy," a 1928 American animated short film directed by the creative duo Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. This classic cartoon, released by the Walt Disney Studios, marks the first appearance of the iconic mouse couple and originally premiered as a silent film.

On May 15, 1928, "Plane Crazy" underwent a test screening to a theater audience. Despite an executive from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer seeing the film, it initially struggled to find a distributor. However, later that year, Disney's groundbreaking release of Mickey's first sound cartoon, "Steamboat Willie," became a massive success. As a result, "Plane Crazy" was officially released as a sound cartoon on March 17, 1929, becoming the fourth Mickey film to receive a wide release after "Steamboat Willie," "The Gallopin' Gaucho," and "The Barn Dance" (1929).

Experience the magic of Mickey Mouse's inaugural adventure in "Plane Crazy," a pivotal moment in animation history that laid the foundation for the beloved characters we know and love today. 🐭✈️🎥 #MickeyMouse #DisneyAnimation #PlaneCrazy #ClassicCartoon #MickeyMouseShort #AnimationHistory