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..

Carl W. Stalling
United States

Alright, so The Skeleton Dance. It’s a quick one, no doubt. If you’re at all into animation history, or just curious to see how early sound cartoons really *popped*, this is a must-watch. Anyone looking for a storyline or character development will be totally lost, but that’s really missing the point anyway. It opens ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Walt Disney

Hal Roach
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"Alright, so The Skeleton Dance. It’s a quick one, no doubt. If you’re at all into animation history, or just curious to see how early sound cartoons really *popped*, this is a must-watch. Anyone looking for a storyline or character development will be totally lost, but that’s really missing the point anyway. It opens strong, really setting the mood. The clock tower striking midnight, that whole spooky vibe with the bats flying out of the belfry. Then there’s a dog howling at the moon and, like,..."

