97 years ago today, a revolutionary event occurred in the history of cinema. The cartoon “Steamboat Willie” was first shown on the screen of the Colony Theater in New York. In the 8-minute cartoon, for the first time, the movements of the characters were fully synchronized with music and sound effects. This was a revolutionary approach for that time.
And it was in that short cartoon that the audience first met the funny and lively mouse, Mickey Mouse, who later became not only a symbol of Disney but also one of the most famous characters in world culture.
The success of “Steamboat Willie” not only brought great popularity to Disney but also paved the way for the development of animation.
This idea changed everything: after that, animation became a full-fledged branch of cinematography, and Mickey Mouse became the favorite character of generations.
