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The Barn Dance

19297 minUnited States
ComedyAnimation
Video edition
Wikimedia Commons
Original language
English
This copy runs
6:57
Subtitles
No subtitle track in this language

Languages and subtitles

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Wikimedia Commons · Walt Disney / Ub Iwerks · Public domain

Synopsis

Mickey and Pete compete to take Minnie to a barn dance, but arriving with her is only the beginning of the contest. Mickey's clumsy feet make him a painful partner, while Pete proves unexpectedly graceful. A concealed balloon offers Mickey a temporary improvement that depends on keeping his rival from discovering the trick.

DirectorsWalt Disney

Behind the scenes

Planned around synchronized sound, the cartoon turns dancing and musical rhythm into the measures of success in its romantic rivalry. Unlike many of the character's adventures, Mickey's ingenuity does not guarantee that he wins Minnie's favor.

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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.

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