Steamboat Willie

"Steamboat Willie" is a cartoon directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, released on November 18, 1928; the day now used as Mickey Mouse's birthday. It was the first animated film accompanied by a synchronized sound track and is remembered today for this innovation. The short displays Disney's signature focus on character, and depicted a wilder version of Mickey Mouse. Mickey wreaks havoc on the boat, intentionally annoying Captain Pete and brutally assaulting various animals to play a lively version of "Turkey in the Straw". The music was played by a 15-piece band and was recorded through a bootleg Powers Cinephone process after a disastrous initial recording session. Mickey's squeaks are recorded by Walt himself.