Overview
The clock strikes midnight, the bats fly from the belfry, a dog howls at the full moon, and two black cats fight in the cemetery: a perfect time for four skeletons to come out and dance a bit.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedThis 1929 animated short from Walt Disney is a landmark piece of early sound cartoon whimsy: at the stroke of midnight, four skeletons rise from a moonlit graveyard to caper, rattle and dance. Pairing playful horror imagery with comedy, music and family-friendly charm, it set a template for cartoons synchronized to a lively score. The mood is spooky but impish rather than frightening, a celebration of movement and rhythm. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.4, it will enchant animation history enthusiasts, lovers of vintage cartoons and viewers seeking a brief, inventive blend of macabre fun and musical playfulness.
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Top Cast
Walt Disney
Dog (voice)
Carl W. Stalling
Alley Cats (voice)
307 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.12 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
August 29, 1929
Runtime
0h 5m
Rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror, Music
Director