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Steamboat Willie was an immediate hit, while Gang War has since been lost and all but forgotten today. A Colony theatre bill, from November 18, 1928, promoting Steamboat Willie in the second row. The success of Steamboat Willie not only led to international fame for Walt Disney but for Mickey as well. Variety (November 21, 1928) wrote:
Disney used Pat Powers' Cinephone system, created by Powers using Lee De Forest's Phonofilm system without giving De Forest any credit. Steamboat Willie premiered at New York's 79th Street Theatre, and played ahead of the independent film Gang War. Steamboat Willie was an immediate hit while Gang War is all but forgotten today.
The Vanishing of S.S. Willie: Horror short film Horror short film based on Steamboat Willie and, as so far known, the first film released using its public domain-status. [8] [9] January 1, 2024 Mousetrapped: Webcomics A daily webcomic-series created by R. K. Milholland, continuing the narrative of Mickey, after the events of Steamboat Willie ...
Only one iteration of Mickey Mouse, the version used in the 1928 cartoon in which he originated, Steamboat Willie, is now public domain. A version of Minnie Mouse from Plane Crazy, ...
Starting with 2007 film Meet the Robinsons, an on-screen production logo based on Steamboat Willie was added. [341] The logo has had variants, such as pixilation for the 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph. [342] Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on January 1, 2024, as it was published in 1928. The logo remains in use.
The Mickey in Steamboat Willie spends most of his time turning unwilling barnyard animals into musical instruments. Nonetheless, it’s exciting for creators and those who study public domain law
Steamboat Willie is one of the most discussed entrants to the public domain in 2024. The earliest incarnation of Mickey Mouse as well as Minnie Mouse entered the public domain in 2024. The most notable media featuring these characters is Steamboat Willie , but both The Gallopin' Gaucho and the silent version of Plane Crazy also entered the ...
It uses the American public domain status of the short animated film Steamboat Willie, featuring the earliest version of Mickey Mouse. [2] The film was released via YouTube on January 1, 2024 and is credited as the first released film to have been derived from Steamboat Willie since the cartoon entered the public domain. [3]