Walt Disney and Polo
In the 1930s, there were more than 25 polo fields in Los Angeles, and the “Mickey Mouse Team” captained by Walt Disney played at the Uplifters Polo Field.
Tag Archives: Mickey Mouse
Where There’s Smoke (Part 17)
There’s still a few major spot fires needing containment, and some last chances to demonstrate cartoon heroism.
A Thunderbean Thursday Halloween Throwback!
These are Steve’s favorite Halloween party cartoons. What are yours?
Where There’s Smoke (Part 6)
The heat is on – again, as animated characters from all walks of toondom keep on their toes to avoid the ultimate in hotfoots.
Animator Breakdown: “Mickey’s Circus” (1936)
Come along to the big top with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck!
Part of a Balanced Breakfast
Disney’s connection with cereal products goes back to 1934. Here’s the story.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 4)
Our 1930’s firehouse toons will steam up your glasses and light a hotfoot under your funny bone. So grab a chair (preferably of inflammable material)!
Where There’s Smoke (Part 1)
It’s supposed to be prohibited speech to yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater. So we’ll stay within the law, opening this new series by yelling “Theater!” at a crowded fire.
The Marathon: Moscow Mickey
Over the decades, there have been several animated shorts featuring Mickey Mouse not produced by the Walt Disney Company. Here are a few of them.
“Everybody Sing” (1937) and Sparks’ “Mickey Mouse” (1982)
Since Easter seems to always have bunnies associated with it, it seems like an appropriate day to run a Lantz Oswald cartoon.
