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The Skeleton Dance

The Skeleton Dance

The greatest talking picture novelty ever screened! -- A laugh riot from start to finish! A comically clever cartoon classic with music, sound, and original effects

1929•5m•7.4/10
AnimationFamilyMusicComedyHorror

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7.4/10(317)

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.

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Production

Walt Disney Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Dog (voice)

Carl W. Stalling

Carl W. Stalling

Alley Cats (voice)

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