Ozzie of the Mounted: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Disney, 1928)

This rare black-and-white archival footage presents "Ozzie of the Mounted," a classic Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon from April 30, 1928, created by Walt Disney for Universal Studios—nearly a century ago—offering a nostalgic laugh for early animation fans. The silent film follows Oswald, the mischievous black rabbit with expressive ears, as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, tasked with capturing the notorious Peg-Leg Pete, who has two legs in this short but remains a cunning villain. Riding a mechanical horse, Oswald pursues Pete through snowy Canadian landscapes, engaging in slapstick chases, gags like heads popping off, and a surprising twist where both are chased by a bear, ultimately landing Pete and the bear in jail. A lively window into 1920s animation’s golden age, this preserved gem—directed by Disney, with animation by Ub Iwerks, Hugh Harman, Rollin Hamilton, Ben Clopton, and Les Clark—grips cartoon enthusiasts, animation historians, and nostalgic viewers, offering a timeless peek at a mounted misadventure frozen in time.