Plane Crazy
- Studio
- Walt Disney Studios
- Distributor
- Celebrity Pictures
Synopsis
Mickey tries to emulate his hero, Charles Lindbergh, and woo Minnie with his own, homemade airplane.
Characters
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Carolyn Cow
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Walt Disney
Producing
- Producer
- Walt Disney
Writing
- Writer
- Walt Disney
Animation
- Animator
- Ub Iwerks, Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising
Music
- Music
- Carl W. Stalling
Production notes
While this was produced before Steamboat Willie, it was held from a full release until a soundtrack could be added, making Plane Crazy the third Mickey Mouse cartoon released. However, it was shown as a silent film in May of 1928 in a Hollywood theater, so it was, in fact, the first released Mickey Mouse cartoon, albeit in a silent version. The release date noted for this short is its copyright date. The final, sound version was released in early 1929, probably May 17, 1929.
Notice the appearance of both Mickey and Minnie, particularly how they have no gloves or shoes. Also, Ub Iwerks had established a record while working on this short; the most animation drawings done in one day (around 700).
The cow in this cartoon is not Clarabelle, but a predecessor named Carolyn.
Notice the appearance of both Mickey and Minnie, particularly how they have no gloves or shoes. Also, Ub Iwerks had established a record while working on this short; the most animation drawings done in one day (around 700).
The cow in this cartoon is not Clarabelle, but a predecessor named Carolyn.
Reviews
Plane Crazy
Walt Disney gave a sneek peak at "Plane Crazy," his first Mickey Mouse Short produced. But no distributor wanted to buy the film. The third produced short was Mickey's Debut, "Steamboat Willie." This cartoon is still cool. I love it.