Thursday, September 19, 2013

Mickey


The Evolution of Mickey Mouse


May 15th, 1928


Mickey's first cartoon: Plane Crazy.1

November 18th, 1928

Although Mickey was in two previous productions, Steamboat Willie, was the first that brought about Mickey's fame and popularity. This production was "the first animation to feature synchronized music and sound effects." 2

1928

Birthday bumps: Mickey Mouse turns 83

January 13th, 1930: comics

Mickey's first comic strip.3

1930: The Gorilla Mystery



Pie Eye



In the 1920's through early 1940's,  Mickey was sometimes portrayed with "pie eyes", especially in comics.


February 23, 1935: The Band Concert

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November 13th, 1940: Fantasia 



1942 Mickey
Birthday bumps: Mickey Mouse turns 83



  1950's Mickey Mouse Club


1953: The Simple Things 


1960's Mickey



1979: Mickey Mouse Disco


1983: Mickey's Christmas Carol




Notice that Mickey does not have any eyebrows.

1990: The Prince and the Pauper




1999: Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas






2004: The Three Musketeers





1. Alison Schultz. "Mickey Mouse History", <http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/mickey-mouse-history>.
2. Claire Suddath. "A Brief History of Mickey Mouse", Time Entertainment, 2008.       http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1859935,00.html.
3. "Disney History", The Walt Disney Company. <http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/about-disney/disney-history/1930-01-01--1939-12-31>
4, "Pie Eyed". <http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PieEyed>
5. "Disney History", The Walt Disney Company. <http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/about-disney/disney-history/1930-01-01--1939-12-31>


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