The Karnival Kid (1929)
The Karnival Kid is a 1929 American animated short film. It is the ninth film of the Mickey Mouse film series. It was directed by Walt Disney and animated by Ub Iwerks with music by Carl W. Stalling. It was the ninth Mickey Mouse short to be produced; the first where he speaks. Mickey's first spoken line is "Hot dogs! Hot dogs!", the voice being provided by composer Carl W. Stalling instead of Walt Disney. This would later serve as a basis for Mickey's later catchphrase "Hot dog!" It was released on July 31, 1929 by Celebrity Productions. As of January 1st, 2025, the short is now in the public domain. Columbia Pictures reissued the film after Walt Disney Productions switched distributors.
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What year is The Karnival Kid from?
The Karnival Kid dates from 1929, produced by Walt Disney Productions, part of the Mickey Mouse series.
Is The Karnival Kid in the public domain?
This copy is served from the Internet Archive, where it is held as public domain material. Theatrical shorts lapsed into the public domain in large numbers, which is why so much classic animation can be streamed freely and legally.