MICKEY MOUSE IN BLACK AND WHITE - The Classic Collection
Walt Disney Treasures
(2 dvd, Region 1 NTSC)
Witness the birth of an American icon. This historic compilation
chronicles Mickey Mouse's early career, from his landmark debut in
1928's "Steamboat Willie" to the last of his black-and-white shorts,
"Mickey's Service Station," in 1935. Gain insights into Mickey's
beginnings in new interviews with legendary Disney animators Frank
Thomas and Ollie Johnston. See the earliest visuals on record showing
the creative birth of animation's most historically significant cartoon
as well as the only black-and-white cartoon pencil footage known to
exist. All of this and more is revealed in this homage to the mouse who
captured the imagination of the world. Featuring exclusive introductions
by film historian Leonard Maltin, this is a timeless collection from
generations past for generations to come.