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Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Willie
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In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared on the big screen in a film called Steamboat Willie. The first animated movie with synchronized sound. The effect on the audience was stunning, magical. The whole world went crazy over Mickey Mouse-- it was a case of love at first sight.
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The Mickey Mouse 75th Anniversary Collector's Edition honors one of the most beloved cartoon characters of the 20th century. Collectors and enthusiasts can own vintage movie posters that span Mickey's illustrious film career. Steamboat Willie, Fantasia and Canine Caddy are all up for grabs.
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Upon returning to his studio, Walt and his head animator, Ub Iwerks, immediately began work on the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, Plane Crazy. The enthusiasm with which his small staff completed the project faded when no distributor wanted to buy the film. Refusing to give in, Walt forged into production on another silent Mickey Mouse cartoon, Gallopin'Gaucho. However, late in 1927, Warner Brothers ushered in the talkies with The Jazz Singer, staffing Al Jolson. This soon signaled the end of silent films so, in 1928, Walt dropped everything to begin a third Mickey Mouse cartoon, this one in sound: Steamboat Willie.
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