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Oswald- The First Mickey Mouse
Oswald the rabbit was the first animated charter ever created by the Disney Brothers studio. Oswald made his first appearance in 1927 in the short clip Trolley Troubles. Walt Disney and Charles Mintz co-created the character and to Walt Disney's amazement he learned that Charles Mintz owned the rights to Oswald and took the beloved character away from Walt Disney. The Disney company would not obtain the rights to Oswald again for another 80 years. -
Steamboat Willie
Mickey Mouse first appeared in 1928 in the short clip Steamboat Willie. This was the first ever cartoon with synchronized sound and it became an instant hit for the Walt Disney company. -
The Karnival Kid
The Karnival Kid is Mickey Mouse's speaking debut in which the beloved character says his first words "hot dogs! hot dogs!" Walt Disney provided the voice for Mickey Mouse until 1946. -
Mickey Mouse gets a makeover
In 1935, animator Fred Moore updated Mickey Mouse look into what he is today. Fred Moore shortened his nose, reshaped his body, gave him pupils for his eyes, and put white gloves on his body to distinguish them from the rest of his body. -
The One and Only Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse had changed his features throughout the years and has become more beloved through each new generation of Disney fans. He is the only cartoon character to have a Hollywood star. He is beloved by so many and has become a symbol of Walt Disney himself of the statement "Dreams really do come true"
