Plane Crazy (1929) is the very first Mickey Mouse cartoon ever produced, created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.
Originally made as a silent short, Plane Crazy was previewed to test audiences but failed to secure a distributor. It was later released with sound after the success of Steamboat Willie. Despite being Mickey’s debut production, it became the fourth Mickey cartoon released to the public.
Plot:
Mickey Mouse, inspired by Charles Lindbergh, builds his own airplane to impress Minnie Mouse. But his reckless flying leads to comic chaos in true slapstick style.
Film Details:
Year: 1929 (May 15)
Directors: Walt Disney & Ub Iwerks
Producer: Ub Iwerks
Runtime: ~6 minutes
Color: Black & White (early film records may list as “color” due to archival labeling)
Status: Public Domain
This is an important milestone in animation history and a must-watch for Disney fans and vintage cartoon collectors.
📜 Public Domain: Free to watch, share, and reuse under U.S. copyright law.
