On May 15, 1928, Mickey Mouse first appeared on screen - it was on this day that the test screening of the cartoon “Plane Crazy" took place. Ukrainian News Agency will tell you how they first wanted to name the popular mouse, why Walt Disney himself voiced the character, and other interesting facts.
Mickey Mouse in "Plane Crazy" was the first cartoon created with the participation of the future symbol of The Walt Disney Company. Although the movie did not receive a wide distribution immediately after its premiere, it became an important milestone in the history of animation.
Widespread recognition came later - after the release of the sound cartoon "Steamboat Willie" in November of the same year. But it was Plane Crazy that introduced the first viewers to the charismatic mouse, who later conquered the whole world.
Interesting facts about Mickey Mouse:
Mickey could have had another name
Initially, Walt Disney wanted to call the character Mortimer Mouse, but his wife Lillian convinced him to choose a more "friendly" name - Mickey.
The voice of Mickey Mouse is Walt Disney himself
Walt Disney himself voiced Mickey Mouse in the initial stages, since the studio was small at the time, as well as because of his personal attachment to the character. This process lasted from 1928 to 1947, and later Walt returned to voicing Mickey in 1955-1962. This added a special charm and authenticity to the character, as Walt invested a lot of emotions and personal feelings in it.
- The first cartoon with sound - not Plane Crazy
Although Plane Crazy was the first created, the first cartoon with sound was Steamboat Willie. It premiered on November 18, 1928, and this date is considered Mickey Mouse's "official birthday."
- Mickey Mouse won Oscar
In 1932, Walt Disney received an Honorary Oscar for creating Mickey Mouse in recognition of the character's influence on the development of animation.
- Mickey is the first animated character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1978, on the character's 50th birthday, Mickey Mouse became the first cartoon character to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Mickey is a Disney symbol around the world
His image is recognizable in every corner of the planet. From classic cartoons to theme parks, merch, and even fashion collaborations, Mickey remains one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture.
- Mickey has a "passport" in 120+ languages
In the dubbing of cartoons, Mickey Mouse speaks more than 120 languages of the world - from English to Swahili.
- A symbol of hope during the Great Depression
In the 1930s, during the economic crisis, Mickey Mouse's popularity soared: viewers saw in him a cheerful, cheerful counterpoint to the complex reality.
Recall that earlier Ukrainian News Agency wrote about the most popular conspiracy theories about Walt Disney.
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