The Skeleton Dance
Spooky, lively skeletons dance in the night.
About The Skeleton Dance
Released: 1929
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-Y7
Run time: 5m
Cast
The Skeleton Dance (1929)
About The Skeleton Dance
"The Skeleton Dance" is a 1929 Silly Symphony animated short subject produced and directed by Walt Disney. As one of the first entries in the Silly Symphony series, the film does not have a specific plot. It merely features a group of skeletons that come to life in the middle of the night to dance and play music. The film opens as midnight strikes, with various spooky phenomena occurring before the skeletons rise from their graves to entertain.
Making / Production
Walt Disney directed and produced "The Skeleton Dance" with musical director Carl Stalling, who later worked on the music for many of the famous Looney Tunes cartoons. Ub Iwerks, an animator who was instrumental in the creation of Mickey Mouse, notably worked on the animation for the film. The spooky, innovative visuals were entirely hand-drawn and were synced up with the music, setting the standard for future Silly Symphony entries.
Music, Soundtrack
- The music in "The Skeleton Dance" sets its tone, with spooky tunes playing as the skeletons rise from their graves and dance.
- Carl Stalling composed the film's memorable music and worked with Disney to align it perfectly with the animation.
- The music includes various popular tunes from the era, mixed in with Stalling's own compositions.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "The Skeleton Dance" was one of the first films to be produced in the 'Silly Symphony' series, setting the tone for future entries with its synchronization of music and visuals.
- Despite being almost a century old, the film is beloved for its imaginative visuals and is considered a classic in the art of animation.
- Ub Iwerks, known for his work with Walt Disney and his part in creating Mickey Mouse, worked on the animation for this short film.
About The Skeleton Dance
The Skeleton Dance is a captivating animated short where skeletons frolic, dance, and make music in a spooky graveyard at night.