The Ocean Hop: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Disney, 1927)

This exhilarating black-and-white archival footage presents "The Ocean Hop," a classic Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon from 1927, created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Studios—nearly a century ago—offering a nostalgic thrill for early animation fans. The silent film follows Oswald, the mischievous black rabbit with expressive ears, as he embarks on a daring transatlantic flight in a rickety airplane, dodging storms, crashing into waves, and outsmarting seagulls in slapstick aerial antics, all set against simple, whimsical backgrounds typical of the era. A lively window into 1920s animation’s golden age, this preserved gem—highlighting Oswald’s aviation adventures—grips cartoon enthusiasts, animation historians, and nostalgic viewers, offering a timeless peek at a high-flying comedy frozen in time.