The Making of Steamboat Willie: Mickey Mouse's First Cartoon

Uncover the true story of Walt Disney’s betrayal by Charles Mintz and the 1928 sound revolution in this video about the making of Steamboat Willie! See how Mickey Mouse was born, the tech behind his voice, and what that parrot really says. From Charles Lindbergh’s influence to Buster Keaton’s stunts, join Dennis on West of Neverland for this Disney history deep dive! Timestamps: 0:30 - Walt’s Betrayal by Mintz 2:08 - Mickey’s Birth on the Train 3:30 - First Shorts & Sound Hook 4:10 - Origins: Keaton & Steamboat Bill 7:15 - Production: Metronome & Bouncing Ball 8:52 - Carl Stalling’s Disney Roots 9:16 - Sound Tech Challenges 13:10 - Premiere & Distributor Struggles 14:45 - The Short: Minnie’s Bloomers & More 16:53 - Parrot Mystery Revealed 18:15 - Watch Steamboat Willie Now What's Next? Dive into The Barn Dance history, coming soon! 👍 Like, comment your favorite fact, and subscribe for more! Interested in my references? Here are some of the best (Amazon Affiliate, commissions earned): • Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination, by Neal Gabler - https://amzn.to/3SsGn4f • Walt Disney: an American Original, by Bob Thomas - https://amzn.to/4dbhwLL • Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History, by David Gerstein, J.B. Kaufman, and Daniel Kothenshulte - https://amzn.to/44Cv8xH • Disney's Art of Animation, by Bob Thomas - https://amzn.to/4iTflhi • The Illusion of Life, by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson - https://amzn.to/3GP5xaK • The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, by Daniel Kothenshulte - https://amzn.to/3EVj3sX • The Art of Animation, by Bob Thomas - https://amzn.to/4dl0DP6 #SteamboatWillie #MickeyMouse #DisneyHistory #WaltDisney #BusterKeaton #SteamboatBill #rsvlts